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Metzenbaum Scissors

Metzenbaum scissors are the standard dissecting scissor in general surgery: short blades on a long, light shank, built to open tissue planes with control at depth.

This collection covers open and minimally invasive Metzenbaum patterns - straight, curved and S-curved, sharp/sharp and blunt/blunt, standard stainless and tungsten carbide, from 4½" up to 11" and 28cm - plus laparoscopic and hysteroscopic Metzenbaum inserts.

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors Tungesten Carbide Tip
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    Metzenbaum Scissors Tungesten Carbide Tip

    Metzenbaum Scissors Tungsten Carbide Tip offer longer, curved blades suited to blunt dissection and cutting deeper or more delicate tissue layers, ...

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  • Modular Straight Metz Scissors - DDP Elite USA
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    Modular Laparoscopic Straight Metzenbaum Scissors, 5mm, Double Action

    The DDP Elite USA modular straight Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00567, are a 5mm double-action instrument offered in 33cm or 45cm length with...

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  • Modular Curved Metz Scissors - DDP Elite USA
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    Modular Laparoscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, 5mm, Double Action

    The DDP Elite USA modular curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00543, are a 5mm double-action instrument offered in 33cm or 45cm length with a...

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  • Non-Magnetic Curved Metz Scissors 5mm - DDP Elite USA
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    Laparoscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, Non-Magnetic Jaw, 5mm x 36cm

    The DDP Elite USA curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00528, have a non-magnetic jaw, a 5mm shaft and a 36cm working length. They are supplie...

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  • Straight Metzenbaum Scissors 5mm - DDP Elite USA
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    Laparoscopic Straight Metzenbaum Scissors, 5mm x 33cm, Double Action

    The DDP Elite USA straight Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00158, have double-action blades, a 5mm shaft, a 33cm working length and a rotating L...

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  • Hysteroscopic Curved Metz Scissors 37cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Hysteroscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, Rotatable, 3mm x 37cm

    The DDP Elite USA hysteroscopic curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-HYSA00001, are a rotatable 9Fr (3mm) instrument with double-action blades, a ...

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  • Hysteroscopic Curved Metz Scissors 34cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Hysteroscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, Rotatable, 3mm x 34cm

    The DDP Elite USA hysteroscopic curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-HYSA00002, are a rotatable 9Fr (3mm) operating hysteroscope instrument with d...

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  • Curved Metzenbaum Scissors 5mm x 33cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Laparoscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, 5mm x 33cm, Serrated, Double Action

    The DDP Elite USA curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00143, have serrated double-action blades, a 5mm shaft, a 33cm working length and a rot...

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  • Curved Metzenbaum Scissors 3mm x 27cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Laparoscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, 3mm x 27cm, Double Action

    The DDP Elite USA curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00142, are a 3mm, 27cm mini-laparoscopic instrument with double-action blades and a 3-p...

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  • Curved Metzenbaum Scissors 5mm x 36cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Laparoscopic Curved Metzenbaum Scissors, 5mm x 36cm

    The DDP Elite USA curved Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00141, have a 5mm shaft and a 36cm working length. They are supplied brand new.Curved M...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors 11", Straight, Slender
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    Metzenbaum Scissors 11", Straight, Slender

    The 11-inch Metzenbaum scissors, slender and straight, are precision surgical instruments designed for cutting and dissecting delicate soft tissue....

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  • TC Metzenbaum Scissors 7" Straight Blunt/Blunt
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    TC Metzenbaum Scissors 7" Straight Blunt/Blunt

    The T-C Metzenbaum Scissors 7" STR Blunt-Blunt are precision surgical scissors designed for delicate tissue dissection and gentle cutting in variou...

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  • Metz Scissors Curved Left - DDP Elite USA
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    Metzenbaum Scissors Curved Left, Double Action, 5mm x 33cm

    The DDP Elite USA Metzenbaum scissors, model DEU-LAPA00661, have blades curved to the left, double action, 5mm x 33cm. They are supplied brand new....

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  • Curved Metz Insert 26cm - DDP Elite USA
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    Curved Metzenbaum Scissors Insert, Double Action, 5mm x 26cm

    The DDP Elite USA curved Metzenbaum scissors insert, model DEU-LAPA00042, is double action, 5mm x 26cm. It is supplied brand new.Curved Metzenbaum ...

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  • Needlescopic Metz Scissors 2mm - DDP Elite USA
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    Needlescopic Metzenbaum Scissors with Outer Sheath, 2mm x 20cm

    The DDP Elite USA needlescopic scissors, model DEU-LAPA00068, is a Metzenbaum scissors insert with its outer sheath, 2mm x 20cm. It is supplied bra...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors Insert - DDP Elite USA
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    Metzenbaum Scissors Insert, Double Action, 5mm x 36cm, Click-Line

    The DDP Elite USA Metzenbaum scissors insert, model DEU-LAPA00037, is double action, 5mm x 36cm, for click-style handles. It is supplied brand new....

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  • Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 20-28 cm
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    Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 20-28 cm

    Metzenbaum-Fino dissecting scissors with curved blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts. The Fino pattern offers slender tips for delicate tiss...

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  • Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 18-23 cm
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    Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 18-23 cm

    Metzenbaum-Fino dissecting scissors with curved blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts. The Fino pattern offers slender tips for delicate tiss...

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  • Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 15 cm
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    Metzenbaum-Fino Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 15 cm

    Metzenbaum-Fino dissecting scissors with curved blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts. The Fino pattern offers slender tips for delicate tiss...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors, 4 1/2 straight
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    Metzenbaum Scissors, 4 1/2 straight

    Metzenbaum scissors, 4 1/2" straight are small, precision surgical scissors with straight blades designed for fine dissection. Their compact size a...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors S-Curved 18cm
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    Metzenbaum Scissors S-Curved 18cm

    Metzenbaum scissors with S-curved blades, 18cm overall length, used for delicate tissue dissection in general surgery. Manufactured in Germany from...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors 8" Curved
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    Metzenbaum Scissors 8" Curved

    These are fine, delicate surgical scissors designed for cutting soft tissues like muscles, fat, and connective tissue. They are characterized by th...

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  • Metzenbaum Scissors 7" Straight
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    Metzenbaum Scissors 7" Straight

    Metzenbaum scissors are specialized surgical scissors designed for precision cutting of delicate tissues. Metzenbaum scissors are commonly used in...

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  • Metzenbaum Operating Scissors S-Curved Tungsten Carbide 18cm
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    Metzenbaum Operating Scissors S-Curved Tungsten Carbide 18cm

    Metzenbaum operating scissors with tungsten carbide cutting inserts and S-curved blades, 18cm overall length. Manufactured in Germany from surgical...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Straight, TC
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Straight, TC

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with straight blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts for fine tissue dissection. German surgical-steel construc...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Straight, TC
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Straight, TC

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with tungsten carbide (TC) inserts and sharp/sharp straight tips for precise tissue cutting. Available in 15 cm and ...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Curved, TC
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Curved, TC

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with tungsten carbide (TC) inserts and sharp/sharp curved blades for fine tissue dissection. Offered in 15 cm and 18...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Curved
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sharp/Sharp, Curved

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with sharp/sharp curved blades for delicate tissue dissection. Offered in 15 cm and 18 cm working lengths. German su...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 18-28 cm
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC, 18-28 cm

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with curved blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts for fine tissue dissection. German surgical-steel constructi...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, TC

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with curved blades and tungsten carbide cutting inserts for fine tissue dissection. German surgical-steel constructi...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, 15 and 18 cm
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Curved, 15 and 18 cm

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with curved blades for soft tissue dissection. Offered in 15 cm and 18 cm working lengths. German surgical-steel con...

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  • Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors Sharp/Sharp Straight
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    Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors Sharp/Sharp Straight

    Metzenbaum dissecting scissors with sharp/sharp tips and straight blades, available in 15cm and 18cm working lengths. German surgical-steel constru...

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What this collection covers

  • Open Metzenbaum dissecting scissors - straight, curved and S-curved, sharp or blunt tips, including slender long patterns for deep fields.
  • Tungsten carbide (TC) Metzenbaum and Metzenbaum-Fino - carbide cutting inserts for a longer-lasting edge; Fino is the finer, more delicate version of the pattern.
  • Laparoscopic Metzenbaum scissors - 2mm needlescopic, 3mm and 5mm shafts, single and double action, modular and Click-Line inserts, and non-magnetic jaw options.
  • Hysteroscopic Metzenbaum scissors - rotatable 3mm patterns.

Metzenbaum or Mayo?

It comes down to the blade-to-shank ratio. A Metzenbaum has short blades on a long shank - a dissecting instrument for opening planes. A Mayo scissor has longer, heavier blades on a shorter shank, built to cut dense tissue and suture. Cutting suture with a Metzenbaum dulls its fine edge quickly; keep a Mayo on the tray for that.

Open vs laparoscopic Metzenbaum

The laparoscopic version keeps the curved Metzenbaum jaw and moves it to the end of a shaft. Double action means both jaws open, giving a wider bite. Single action means one jaw is fixed, which gives a firmer, more predictable shear. Match the shaft diameter to your trocar: 5mm is the most common, 3mm and 2mm suit mini and needlescopic ports.

How to choose

  • Length follows depth. 14-15cm for superficial work, 18cm as the general-surgery default, 23-28cm for deep pelvic, abdominal or thoracic fields.
  • Curved for dissection - the curve lets the tip follow the plane and keeps the blade out of your line of sight. Straight for cutting on a flat field.
  • Blunt tips for blunt spreading dissection near vessels; sharp tips for sharp dissection.
  • Tungsten carbide if edge life matters more than upfront cost.

Frequently asked questions

Can Metzenbaum scissors cut sutures? They can, but they shouldn't. Suture is harder than the tissue the edge is ground for, and a few cuts dull it. Use a Mayo or a stitch scissor.

What do gold handles mean? By convention, gold handles mark tungsten carbide inserts. It is a convention, not a standard, so confirm against the catalogue number.

What is the difference between Metzenbaum and Metzenbaum-Fino? Fino is a slimmer, more delicate version of the same pattern, for finer tissue where a standard Metzenbaum feels heavy.

Which laparoscopic Metzenbaum fits my trocar? Match the shaft size - 5mm through a 5mm port, 3mm through a 3mm port. Check the working length too, since bariatric and deep pelvic cases need the longer shafts.

Can they be sterilized? The stainless-steel open patterns are autoclavable. Modular laparoscopic instruments should be disassembled per their instructions before cleaning and sterilization.

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