Toennis-Adson Scissors With Tungsten Carbide

Description

Toennis-Adson Scissors With Tungsten Carbide

These tungsten carbide Toennis-Adson scissors are fine curved neurosurgical scissors with tungsten carbide inserts. Surgeons use them for dura and delicate tissue, much like the standard Toennis-Adson pair.

Why tungsten carbide inserts

Tungsten carbide is a very hard material, so surgical scissors with carbide inserts tend to hold their edge for a long time. Therefore, many hospitals choose carbide scissors for instruments they use every day.

The version we sell

We offer one version: 18 cm with curved blades and tungsten carbide inserts. The curve follows rounded contours, for example the edge of a dural flap. If you prefer straight blades, ask about our other Toennis patterns.

Where they fit

These tungsten carbide Toennis-Adson scissors can serve as the main dura scissors on a cranial tray. Meanwhile, a standard steel pair makes a good backup. In short, many buyers like to keep both available.

Choosing carbide or standard

Carbide scissors cost more up front than plain steel pairs. However, they suit busy services where the same pair sees frequent use. Contact us if you want to compare them with the standard version.

Caring for your carbide scissors

Rinse the carbide pair straight after use and brush out the joint gently. Also avoid dropping them, because hard inserts can chip on impact. Dry them fully and sterilize them in a protective rack.

Tungsten carbide Toennis-Adson scissors specifications

• Length: 18 cm
• Blades: curved, with tungsten carbide inserts
• Carried in our scissors section as well
• Stainless steel

Ordering carbide scissors

Our three-year warranty stands behind these carbide scissors if a workmanship defect arises. Before they leave Atlanta, we check the cut and closure by hand. The answers page covers payment and shipping. We name ASTM F899 as the reference standard for surgical instrument steels. The plain steel pair is the Toennis-Adson neurosurgical scissors. Visit our neurosurgery range page for more.

Carbide scissors ship to professionals only. Your questions on scissor photos and nickel in steel have answers in the care guide; the returns page gives return details.