Westcott Tenotomy Scissors
Also known as: Westcott scissors
Spring-handled ophthalmic scissors with blades curved left or right, used for cutting delicate tissue in eye surgery.
Reusable hand instrument
About the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors
Westcott tenotomy scissors are spring-handled thumb scissors for eye surgery. Sklar describes them as commonly used in ophthalmic procedures and useful for cutting delicate tissue. Like other spring scissors, they are held between thumb and fingers and open by themselves when pressure is released.
Teleflex lists them with a flat spring handle and blades curved to the right or left, so the surgeon can pick the curve that fits the side being worked on. Tips are offered blunt or sharp: blunt for spreading and cutting tissue planes, sharp for precise cuts.
Besides left and right curves, straight versions are made, and wide-handle and different blade-length options appear in catalogues. A related pattern, the Westcott stitch scissors, is made for suture cutting. Disposable versions also exist.
Product reference: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments — official product page. The listed company is shown as a source; check the catalogue for its role as manufacturer or supplier.
Common uses
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Cutting and dissecting delicate tissue
Variations, sizes & configurations
Shapes
- Curved
- Right
- Left
- Straight
Jaw, tip & blade configurations
- Blunt
- Delicate
- Fine
- Sharp
Lengths
- 11cm
- 14cm
- 15cm
Specifications vary by manufacturer. Confirm exact dimensions and patterns in the manufacturer’s catalogue.
Catalogue specifications (Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments)
- Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, Right 14cm Wide,Serrated Handle 23mm Mid Screw To Tip, Curved Round Westcott Blades Blunt Tip
- Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, Curved Blunt Tips, Left
- Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, Curved Blunt Tips, Right
- Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, Left 11cm, 19mm fm mid screw to tip, blunt Curved
- Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, Right 11cm, 19mm fm mid-screw to tip, blunt Curved
- 5 Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, 14cm long Wide Handle, Curved 20mm Blade, Blunt Tips, Left
- 4 Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, 14cm long Wide Handle, Curved 20mm Blade,Blunt Tips, Right
- WTS Westcott Tenotomy Scissors, 15cm long Round Handle 8mm diameter, Straight Blade Blunt 12mm long
As published in the brand’s online catalogue. View official product ↗
Catalogue listings from manufacturers
| Brand | Catalogue item | Model no. | Size / length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | McPherson/Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.SDC15R8WT | 15cm · 8mm diameter, 15mm · Curved Blade | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | McPherson/Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.SDC15R8WTS | 15cm · 8mm diameter, 12mm | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Mini Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASIM22426 | 9cm · 9mm · blunt tips | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Micro Scissors | ASSI.SDC18R1025ST | 18cm · 10mm diameter | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Westcott Tenotomy Scissor (RI-S-1555) | RI-S-1555 | Official site ↗ | |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.5303 | Curved Blunt Tips | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.5305 | Curved Blunt Tips | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.83424R | 14cm · 23mm · Blunt Tip | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.SAS15R8WTS | 15cm · 8mm diameter, 12mm · Straight Blade | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.10624 | 14cm · 20mm Blade · Curved 20mm Blade, Blunt Tips | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.10625 | 14cm · 20mm Blade · Curved 20mm Blade, Blunt Tips | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.22726R | 11cm · 19mm | Official site ↗ |
| Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (ASSI) | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors | ASSI.22826L | 11cm · 19mm | Official site ↗ |
| Rigor Instruments | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors (RI-01012) | RI-01012 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors (RI-01013) | RI-01013 | Official site ↗ | |
| Rigor Instruments | Westcott Tenotomy Scissors (RI-01021) | RI-01021 | Official site ↗ |
16 items listed in manufacturers’ own online catalogues, with sizes and model numbers as published. Check the exact item on the manufacturer’s page before ordering.
Companies offering this instrument
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments
Westbury, United States
New York supplier of surgical instruments for many specialties, with offices on both US coasts.
Shown only where the company’s own catalogue or website lists this instrument.
Further reading
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Questions about the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors
What are Westcott Tenotomy Scissors used for?
Spring-handled ophthalmic scissors with blades curved left or right, used for cutting delicate tissue in eye surgery.
What other names is the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors known by?
The Westcott Tenotomy Scissors is also known as Westcott scissors.
What is the difference between Westcott and Stevens tenotomy scissors?
The main difference is the handle: Westcott tenotomy scissors have spring handles and are held like a pencil, while Stevens tenotomy scissors have conventional finger rings. Both are fine scissors associated with ophthalmic and other delicate work, and both are available with sharp or blunt tips and in straight or curved versions. Spring-handled Westcott scissors allow small, precise snips with minimal hand movement, which suits work under magnification. Stevens scissors are also used in plastic and other fine surgery. See the Westcott and Stevens guides.
What lengths and sizes is the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors listed in?
Lengths recorded from the sources for this guide: 11 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm. Ranges differ between manufacturers, so confirm the exact size in the catalogue you order from.
Which configurations of the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors are documented?
This guide records these variations, shapes: Curved, Right, Left and Straight; jaw, tip or blade: Blunt, Delicate, Fine and Sharp. See variations, sizes & configurations for the full list.
Where can I find catalogue listings for the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors?
16 items matching this pattern are listed from manufacturers’ own online catalogues: Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments (12) and Rigor Instruments (4). The catalogue table gives each model number and size as published, with a link to the official product page.
Which companies offer the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors?
Companies whose own catalogues list the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors include Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments. Check the exact pattern and size with the company.
What should I check when sourcing surgical scissors?
- Pattern and size: compare the blade shape, the tip style (sharp or blunt) and the length with the supplier’s catalogue drawing or a sample. For the Westcott Tenotomy Scissors this page records lengths of 11 cm, 14 cm and 15 cm, Curved, Right and Left shapes and Blunt, Delicate and Fine tips.
- Material: confirm the exact steel grade or alloy in the supplier’s documentation, such as the material specification or certificate.
- Finish and any coating, as stated by the supplier.
- Regulatory marking or registration required in your target market (see medical device certifications).
- Reprocessing: the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation instructions in the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
Sources
- accuratesurgical.com/hand-surgery-scissors/westcott-tenotomy-scissors-7/
- accuratesurgical.com/ophthalmology-scissors/westcott-tenotomy-scissors-6/
- accuratesurgical.com/ophthalmology-scissors/westcott-tenotomy-scissors-5/
- sklarcorp.com/p/sklar-westcott-tenotomy-scissors/64-3142
- us.myteleflex.com/en/USD/All-Categories/Surgical-Instruments/Ophthalmic/Westcott-Tenotomy-Scissors/p/su-WestcottTenotomyScissors
- sklarcorp.com/p/econo-sterile-westcott-tenotomy-scissors-blunt-disposable-cs-10/96-3900
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surgical_scissors
Last checked 29 Oct 2026. Information is general reference, not clinical guidance.
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