McIndoe Scissors — Pattern and Clinical Use
The McIndoe combines a fine short blade with a comparatively long shank, giving reach into a confined field while keeping the cutting action delicate. That makes it a standard dissecting scissor in plastic, hand and reconstructive surgery, where structures are small but often sit at the bottom of a deep narrow exposure.
The long shank relative to blade length means any misalignment at the pivot is amplified at the tip, so pivot precision matters more on this geometry than on a scissor with a shorter shank.
McIndoe Scissors Variants and Specifications
Standard McIndoe patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Curved, 18 cm | Standard fine dissection |
| Straight, 18 cm | Direct-line cutting |
| Long, 20–23 cm | Deeper confined fields |
| Blunt tips | Safer blunt dissection |
| Fine blade profile | Delicate structures |
| Tungsten-carbide insert | Extended edge life |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge McIndoe scissors from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Pivot precision is checked because the long shank relative to blade length amplifies any misalignment at the tip. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on pivot precision and tip alignment, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources McIndoe Scissors From Surgical Star
McIndoe scissors sell across plastic, hand and reconstructive surgical catalogs and are a dependable mid-volume line in a fine instrument range.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every McIndoe scissors can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the shank, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Production runs inside a documented ISO 13485 quality system, with CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745 and US FDA establishment registration behind it. Your shipment carries a certificate of conformity plus the ASTM F899 material certificate for the grade actually used.
Minimums stay deliberately low so a new brand can launch without a heavy first order, and pricing is quoted direct from the factory on volume tiers. Bulk production usually takes four to six weeks from sample approval, shipped DDP with export paperwork and HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the McIndoe geometry distinctive?
A fine short blade on a comparatively long shank, giving reach into a confined field while keeping the cutting action delicate.
Why does pivot precision matter more here?
The long shank amplifies any misalignment at the pivot by the time it reaches the tip, so tolerances must be tighter.
Where is it used?
Plastic, hand and reconstructive surgery, wherever small structures sit at the bottom of a deep narrow exposure.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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