Instrument guide › Cutting & dissecting
Potts Smith Scissors
Also called: Potts
What it is used for
Sharp-tipped scissors with side-angled blades
Category
Learn to name it on sight
FirstCase Academy has all 73 of these photos as flashcards. Rate each one, focus on the ones you are still learning, and study with no signal in the hallway before a case.
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Names vary by facility, manufacturer, and surgeon. Your facility’s instrument sets and the surgeon’s preference card are the reference; this is a study aid.