Description
Versatile general-purpose surgical scissors for routine soft-tissue cutting and suture trimming — when a specialized instrument isn’t required.
The Hu-Friedy #21, #22, and #23 Surgical Scissors are the utility scissors of the line — straightforward, reliable, and available in three configurations covering straight and curved blades with pointed or blunt tip combinations. At 14.5 cm / 5.75", they offer a comfortable working length for most routine oral surgical and periodontal cutting tasks.
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When to Choose #21 / #22 / #23 Scissors
- When a general-purpose cutting instrument is needed for routine soft-tissue or suture work
- When no specialized blade geometry (serrated, double-curved, angled) is required
- When tip safety matters — choose #22 (one blunt tip) for cutting near delicate tissue
- When curved access is preferred — choose #23 for improved visibility in confined areas
Choosing Your Configuration
- #21 — Straight, Pointed/Pointed — Both tips pointed for precise general cutting; the most common general-purpose choice
- #22 — Straight, Pointed/Blunt — One pointed, one blunt tip; added safety when cutting close to soft tissue
- #23 — Curved, Pointed/Pointed — Curved blades for improved access and visibility in confined or deeper operative areas
Key Features
- 14.5 cm / 5.75" length — comfortable working length for routine oral surgical tasks
- Three configurations — straight pointed, straight pointed/blunt, curved pointed
- Precise blade alignment — smooth, controlled cutting performance
- Surgical stainless steel — corrosion resistance and full autoclavability
- Hu-Friedy manufacturing quality — consistent performance and instrument longevity
Clinical Applications
- Routine soft-tissue trimming in periodontal and oral surgery
- Suture cutting during and after surgical procedures
- General-purpose cutting where a specialized instrument is not required
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