{"product_id":"hu-friedy-mayo-scissors","title":"Hu-Friedy Mayo Scissors | Heavy-Duty Surgical Scissors | Curved \u0026 Straight | Xemax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty surgical scissors built for cutting thick tissue, dense soft structures, and suture materials — where fine scissors aren’t enough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHu-Friedy Mayo Scissors are the workhorse of the surgical scissor family. Where Metzenbaum scissors are designed for delicate dissection, Mayo scissors are built for strength — heavier blades, more robust construction, and the cutting power to handle denser tissues and sutures without compromising control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/surgical-scissors-selection-guide\"\u003eComparing scissors? See the full Hu-Friedy Scissors Selection Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Choose Mayo Scissors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003ecutting sutures\u003c\/strong\u003e at or near the surgical site\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen \u003cstrong\u003etrimming dense or thick soft tissue\u003c\/strong\u003e that would dull or stress finer scissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen a \u003cstrong\u003erobust, general-utility cutting instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e is needed alongside more delicate instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen working at \u003cstrong\u003esurface level or in accessible areas\u003c\/strong\u003e where the straight or curved profile suits the approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing Your Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#3 — Curved, Blunt (HF-S3)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Curved blades improve visibility and access when working within a surgical site. Blunt tips reduce the risk of inadvertent tissue puncture. Preferred for cutting in deeper operative areas and around anatomical contours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e#4 — Straight, Blunt (HF-S4)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Straight blades provide direct, predictable cutting action. The go-to choice for suture cutting and surface-level tissue trimming where a direct approach is preferred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty blade construction — designed for thick tissue and suture cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlunt tips on both models — controlled cutting with reduced inadvertent trauma risk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurved (#3) and straight (#4) configurations — select based on access and cutting task\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality surgical stainless steel — corrosion resistance and durable cutting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic finger rings — comfortable grip and controlled movement during extended procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHu-Friedy manufacturing quality — consistent performance and instrument longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuture cutting during and after oral surgical procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrimming dense or thick soft tissue in periodontal and surgical cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral utility cutting in oral surgery, extractions, and implant procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplementary instrument alongside Metzenbaum scissors for complete soft-tissue management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Mayo scissors are intended for thick tissue and suture cutting. For delicate soft-tissue dissection, use Metzenbaum scissors to preserve blade integrity on both instruments.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hu-Friedy","offers":[{"title":"Curved","offer_id":46507755634865,"sku":"HF-S3","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight","offer_id":46507755667633,"sku":"HF-S4","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5915\/8961\/files\/S3.jpg?v=1771352940","url":"https:\/\/www.xemax.com\/products\/hu-friedy-mayo-scissors","provider":"Xemax Surgical Products, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}