Vascular Scissors
Vascular scissors are fine, angled scissors for opening and trimming blood vessels. Their angled blades let the surgeon extend an arteriotomy along the vessel cleanly and accurately. Medfort makes the classic Potts-Smith, DeBakey and Diethrich patterns.
Where they are used
They are used in vascular and cardiac surgery, coronary bypass, transplant surgery, and peripheral vascular reconstruction.
Our range
- Potts-Smith vascular scissors: angled blades in several angles
- DeBakey vascular scissors
- Diethrich vascular scissors: fine, delicate pattern for small vessels
Material and finish
These fine instruments are made from surgical grade stainless steel (or titanium, where stated), with precisely aligned tips that meet evenly. Handles are designed for a light, balanced pencil grip, so the surgeon can make small, controlled movements under loupes or a microscope. Each instrument is inspected under magnification before it is packed.
How to choose
Potts-Smith scissors are the standard for opening arteries and extending arteriotomies. Choose the blade angle by the direction of the cut: smaller angles for cuts along the vessel, larger angles for cuts around a corner. Diethrich scissors suit smaller, deeper vessels such as coronary arteries.
Quality control
Micro instruments are inspected under magnification. We check that the tips meet exactly, that jaws and blades are aligned, that springs open evenly, and that the surfaces are free of burrs that could catch fine sutures or tissue. Each instrument is passivated, cleaned and packed with tip protection.
Handling micro instruments
Micro instruments are precision tools, and a single drop or knock can bend a tip out of line. Pass them carefully, lay them in a dedicated micro tray rather than in a general set, and keep tip protectors on whenever they are not in use. We can inspect, realign and recondition Medfort micro instruments if they are damaged.
Care and sterilization
Handle micro instruments individually and protect the tips with silicone tip guards. Clean them gently, preferably by hand or in an ultrasonic cleaner, and never with abrasive pads. Dry them fully and keep them in a micro instrument tray during sterilization. They are suitable for steam sterilization.
Ordering and custom sizes
You can order single instruments, mixed quantities or complete sets, and we supply hospitals, clinics, distributors and government tenders. If you need a pattern, length or size that is not listed, send us a drawing, a sample or a catalogue reference and we will quote for it. We also offer OEM and private label manufacturing, with your logo laser-etched on the instrument and your own packaging. Please contact us for prices, delivery times and shipping to your country.
Frequently asked questions
Which angle is most common? Potts-Smith scissors at 45 and 60 degrees are among the most popular.
Are TC versions available? Many vascular patterns are available with tungsten carbide inserts on request.
Why choose Medfort
- Manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan, the world's centre of surgical instrument making
- Surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE marked manufacturing
- OEM and private label manufacturing available
- Single instruments, bulk orders and complete sets
Need a quote, a custom size or a complete set? Email [email protected] or call +92 349 0444976.
