Surgical scissors

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Product Overview
A disposable laparoscopic scissors with articulating tip is a single-use electrosurgical instrument for minimally invasive procedures. It combines scissor cutting with a distal articulating tip that pivots independently of the shaft to access confined anatomical sites, reduce shaft repositioning and increase precision while minimizing cross-contamination risk.

Key Core Components & Design

• Articulating Tip (Distal End): Hinged or pivoting tip (typical length 5–10 mm) articulating approximately 30°–90° in one or two directions; contains two opposing sharpened blades in biocompatible, corrosion-resistant metal (stainless steel or titanium); blades actuated from the handle to deliver controlled cutting.
• Long Insulated Shaft: Rigid narrow shaft (typical length 30–45 cm; diameter 5–10 mm) compatible with standard laparoscopic trocars (5–12 mm); fully insulated with medical-grade, heat-resistant material (PTFE or reinforced plastic) to prevent accidental tissue contact and electrical leakage in electrosurgical models.
• Ergonomic Handheld Handle (Proximal End): Scissor-style finger loops or trigger mechanism for blade operation; integrated articulation controls (knob or lever) to adjust tip angle without releasing the instrument; lightweight medical-grade plastic construction.
• Single‑Use Construction: Sterile, disposable design to eliminate cross-contamination and simplify operating room workflow.

Operational Principles & Key Advantages for Laparoscopy

• Inserted through a laparoscopic trocar and visualized with a laparoscope on screen.
• The articulating tip allows independent pivoting of the cutting blades, enabling precise dissection in anatomically constrained or difficult-to-reach areas without frequent shaft repositioning.
• Insulation and electrosurgical compatibility (when specified) reduce risk of unintended thermal or electrical injury to adjacent tissues.

Clinical Applications

• General Surgery: cholecystectomy (cystic duct/artery), appendectomy (mesoappendix), colectomy (mesenteric dissection).
• Gynecologic Surgery: laparoscopic hysterectomy (ligaments, uterine vessels), ovarian cystectomy.
• Urologic Surgery: laparoscopic nephrectomy, prostatectomy (vessel and connective tissue division).

Technical Specifications

• Articulating tip length: typically 5–10 mm.
• Articulation range: ~30°–90°; one- or two-direction models.
• Blades: opposing sharpened blades, stainless steel or titanium.
• Shaft length: typically 30–45 cm.
• Shaft diameter: typically 5–10 mm; trocar compatibility 5–12 mm.
• Shaft insulation: medical-grade heat-resistant material (PTFE or reinforced plastic).
• Handle: scissor finger loops or trigger; articulation control; medical-grade plastic.
• Usage: single-use disposable device for minimally invasive procedures.
• Electrosurgical compatibility: available in electrocautery-compatible models; insulation limits current leakage.