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Curved Mayo Scissor

Also called: Heavy tissue scissors, Heavy scissors, Curved Mayos

Heavier silver surgical scissors with a curved tip.
Photo: William Guglielmo / SurgSoul

What it is used for

Designed for cutting dense fibrous tissues.

Category

Cutting & dissecting

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