Mayo scissors

Mayo scissors are a type of surgical scissor, often used in the cutting of fascia.

Mayo scissors may be made from stainless steel or titanium, with stainless steel ones being markedly cheaper than titanium ones.

They may also be available in standard or extra-long scissors, and typically measure between 150 mm (6 inches) and 170 mm (6 ¾ inches) in length.

[2] Like most other modern-day surgical instruments, a vast majority of Mayo scissors are made from stainless steel and are disposable for convenience: such instruments may be simply thrown away rather than being sterilized and reprocessed after use.

[citation needed] Straight- and curved-blade varieties of Mayo scissors exist, each of which is particularly suited to specific surgical, including veterinary and podiatric surgery applications.