Description
De-Bakey, 18 cm
Most dental scissors stop at about 16 cm. This De-Bakey pattern goes further, at 18 cm, so the surgeon can reach deep sites in the mouth, jaw and neck with the hand well outside the field. Our supplier lists it in the scissors section of its catalogue, and we offer it as De-Bakey scissors 18 cm for maxillofacial and oral surgery trays.
When 18 cm Makes Sense
Longer instruments keep knuckles away from the view, so the operator and assistant both see the working tips. That helps during deep posterior procedures, submandibular approaches and cases in larger patients. However, extra length also magnifies any wobble, so brace the hand when cutting fine structures.
How to Judge the Pattern
The catalogue gives the name and length, but no further written detail about the blades. Therefore, please study the product photos closely before ordering. Check the blade shape and tip profile against the work you plan to do. If you have questions, our team can share more photos on request.
Placing It on the Tray
Many surgeons keep one long pair alongside shorter gum scissors. Then the short pair handles fine trimming, while the long one handles deep cuts and sutures at the back of the field. This page offers one size only.
- Pattern: De-Bakey
- Length: 18 cm
- Material: stainless steel
Reprocessing a Long Instrument
Long scissors need full-length brushing, especially around the joint. Next, dry them completely to prevent spotting. Every De-Bakey pair arrives non-sterile, so it must be sterilized before patient use. Our inspectors in the United States check alignment and joint action on each one. Also, tip to ring, this long pattern is guaranteed three years against manufacturing defects by Intrace USA.
The ASTM F899 page explains the steel. Visit our maxillofacial surgery instruments, and close deep sites with a Mayo-Hegar needle holder with side-cutting scissors. See our FAQs for more.
Sold for use by trained surgeons and surgical assistants; our care and sterilization and shipping information pages complete the picture.
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