Ophthalmic scissors, anterior/posterior segment, single-use

Intended purpose

An ophthalmic surgical instrument designed to cut either anterior or posterior segment tissue during eye surgery. It is typically: 1) two pivoted blades that are usually provided with a finger and thumb ring-handle and which cut with a shearing action (i.e., the blades cut as the sharpened edges pass one another as they are closed); or 2) an instrument tip, with cutting blades at the distal end, that is inserted into a dedicated handle through which the blades are operated. It is typically made of high-grade stainless steel and plastic materials, and is available in various sizes. This is a single-use device.