Mills Neurosurgical Scissors

Description

Mills Neurosurgical Scissors

Mills neurosurgical scissors are fine scissors for delicate cutting. Surgeons use them on small vessels, arachnoid and other thin membranes where a heavy blade would do harm.

Built around precision

The Mills pattern has a long history in fine vascular work. Its small blades make short, controlled cuts. As a result, the surgeon can open a membrane or trim tissue close to important structures.

The 20 cm length

We stock these scissors at 20 cm. That length lets the hand rest outside a deep cranial field while the tips work inside it. For blade dimensions, contact us and we will measure a pair.

Moments in a case

Surgeons often reach for them during microsurgical dissection, for example when opening arachnoid over a vessel. They also trim small tissue strands before closure. Meanwhile, a suction tube keeps the field dry.

Choosing fine scissors

First, decide how deep you normally work, because length matters more than people expect. Next, compare the feel with the scissors already on your tray. If you want a second pattern, the Potts family offers another shape.

Caring for your Mills neurosurgical scissors

Keep the tips protected at all times, since fine points bend easily. After surgery, rinse the blades and clean the joint with a soft brush. Then dry them fully, oil the joint lightly and sterilize them with tip guards in place.

Mills neurosurgical scissors specifications

• 20 cm long
• Fine neurosurgical scissors, Mills pattern
• Stainless steel

Ordering these scissors

These scissors carry our three-year warranty that covers any workmanship defect. Before we ship, a colleague in Atlanta checks the cut and joint by hand. Our frequently asked questions page explains orders and returns. The reference for surgical instrument steel is ASTM F899. For a similar length in another pattern, see the Potts-Smith neurosurgical scissors. Also browse our whole neurosurgery instrument range.

For professional use. Our care and sterilization page tells you how photos can differ from the scissors you receive and why surgical steel holds some nickel. Delivery timing sits on the delivery page.