Miltex® Wilmer Conjunctival Scissors, Tungsten Carbide
4-1/2" (113mm) | Blades Angled on Flat with Sharp Tips | 1/2" (14mm) Blade | German Stainless Steel with Tungsten Carbide Inserts

The Miltex® Wilmer Conjunctival Scissors with Tungsten Carbide (18-1440TC) are precision ophthalmic scissors from the Converse (Wilmer) Nasal, Conjunctival & Utility Scissors line, designed for fine conjunctival tissue dissection where enhanced cutting durability is required. Manufactured to Miltex's high-quality German instrument standards, the tungsten carbide inserts are seamlessly bonded to the blades, providing a harder, longer-lasting cutting edge than standard stainless steel blades alone.

The blades are angled on flat with sharp tips, allowing clinicians to maintain a natural hand position while keeping the cutting edge correctly oriented against the curved surface of the eye, with the sharp tip geometry supporting precise entry into fine tissue planes. The 1/2" (14mm) blade and 4-1/2" (113mm) overall length offer a slightly longer profile than the standard 18-1440, suited to clinicians who prefer additional reach.

As with all Integra Miltex® tungsten carbide instruments, this pair features gold ring handles for easy identification in the sterile field. As a reusable stainless steel instrument, these scissors are designed to withstand repeated sterilization cycles while maintaining their precision and finish over the long term.

Key Features

• Tungsten carbide inserts seamlessly bonded to the blades for enhanced cutting durability
• Gold ring handles for easy tungsten carbide instrument identification
• Blades angled on flat with sharp tips for precise, natural-positioned cutting
• 1/2" (14mm) blade suited to precise conjunctival dissection
• High-quality German stainless steel construction
• Reusable and autoclavable for long-term clinical use

Specifications

• Brand / Manufacturer: Miltex (Integra LifeSciences)
• Model / MFID: 18-1440TC
• Overall Length: 4-1/2" (113mm)
• Blade Length: 1/2" (14mm)
• Blade Style: Angled on flat, sharp tips
• Item Type: Tungsten Carbide
• Material: German stainless steel with tungsten carbide inserts
• Country of Origin: Made in Germany
• Reusable / Disposable: Reusable (autoclavable)
• Collection: Surgical
• Customer Segment: Miltex® Instruments
• Franchise: Surgical Instruments
• Therapeutic Specialty: Scissors

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Wilmer Conjunctival Scissors with tungsten carbide used for?
They are used for fine dissection and cutting of conjunctival tissue during ophthalmic surgical procedures, with tungsten carbide inserts providing a more durable cutting edge for repeated precision use.

What does the gold ring handle indicate?
Integra Miltex® tungsten carbide instruments feature gold ring handles, allowing clinicians to quickly identify tungsten carbide instruments within a tray of standard stainless steel instruments.

How does this differ from the standard Wilmer Conjunctival Scissors (18-1440)?
This version features tungsten carbide inserts bonded to the blades for enhanced cutting durability, sharp tips rather than standard tips, a slightly longer 4-1/2" length, and a narrower 14mm blade, compared to the standard 4-1/8" stainless steel version.

Is this instrument reusable?
Yes, the Miltex® Wilmer Conjunctival Scissors with Tungsten Carbide are reusable instruments designed to withstand standard autoclave sterilization cycles. Always follow your facility's validated sterilization protocols.

What are the benefits of tungsten carbide inserts?
Tungsten carbide is harder than standard stainless steel, helping the cutting edge stay sharper for longer and withstand repeated use without dulling as quickly.