Sklar Debakey Endarterectomy Scissors, Full Curve
A 7 inch full curve scissors designed for use in endarterectomy, helping surgeons dissect arterial plaque cleanly during vascular surgical procedures.
The Sklar Debakey Endarterectomy Scissors is a vascular surgical instrument purpose-built for endarterectomy, the procedure used to remove plaque buildup from the inner lining of an artery, commonly performed on the carotid artery to reduce stroke risk. Measuring 7 inches with a full curve blade design, these scissors allow the surgeon to dissect along the plaque plane with precision, helping to separate diseased tissue from healthy arterial wall while working within the confined and delicate space of the vessel lumen.
Vascular surgeons performing carotid endarterectomy and similar plaque removal procedures rely on scissors with this specific curvature to navigate the natural contour of the artery during dissection. This instrument is typically included as a dedicated addition to a vascular surgery set, used alongside vascular clamps, atraumatic forceps and other endarterectomy specific instruments.
Hospitals and vascular surgery centres performing carotid or peripheral endarterectomy procedures can stock this scissors as a purpose-built tool for that specific surgical technique.
