Olivecrona Neurosurgical Scissors

Description

Olivecrona Neurosurgical Scissors

Olivecrona neurosurgical scissors cut dura and delicate tissue. Surgeons use them in cranial work when they need length and precise control at the tips.

Cutting the dura

After the bone flap comes off, the surgeon opens the dura. Therefore they need scissors that cut cleanly without catching the brain surface. The Olivecrona pattern has a long record in this step.

The 23 cm size

We carry these scissors at 23 cm. The extra length helps in deeper fields, so it suits posterior fossa and skull base work too. It also keeps the hand away from the view. For blade length or tip details, please contact us.

Other uses

Beyond the dura, surgeons also use them on membranes and small tissue bands. For example, they may trim arachnoid near a cistern. Meanwhile, suction keeps the working area dry.

Choosing a scissors length

Shorter scissors feel nimble near the surface. However, deeper work often needs 23 cm or more. Many surgeons keep both lengths on hand for different steps.

Caring for your Olivecrona neurosurgical scissors

Protect the tips from knocks at every stage. After use, rinse them and brush the joint area with a mild detergent. Dry them completely, add a drop of lubricant to the joint and sterilize.

Olivecrona neurosurgical scissors specifications

• 23 cm scissors
• Olivecrona neurosurgical pattern
• Stainless steel

Ordering these scissors

A three-year warranty against workmanship defects comes with every pair. We test and inspect them by hand at our Atlanta site before sending. The FAQs page answers many buyer questions. We follow ASTM F899 as the steel standard for surgical instruments. For an 18 cm dura pattern, see the Schmieden-Taylor scissors. Also, you can browse our neurosurgery collection.

Professional use only. The care and cleaning page discusses how photos compare with real scissors and the nickel in the alloy. Delivery options sit on our shipping page.