Scissors
Hand-held instruments designed to cut thin materials, such as paper and cloth, consisting of two blades laid one on top of the other; products may be intended for use in specific applications such as cutting tissue or bone, dissections, etc.
Scissors are used in the laboratory to cut various materials. Some are for general use and others are designed specifically for tissue dissection or surgery.
Scissors are hand-operated tools that consist of a pair of metal blades with handles. The blades pivot to bring the sharpened edges in contact with each other, an action that cuts the material placed between the blades.
Scissors are selected based on specific features:
- Size or length: Blade length is key, as is the overall length of the scissors
- Shank-to-blade ratio: The length of the handles compared to the length of the cutting blade; the ratio helps determine the force needed to product a cut
- Type of handles: Straight, offset
- Material: Stainless steel is typically used for surgical scissors; some surgical scissors also have tungsten carbide cutting surfaces for hardness and durability
- Tips: Blade ends may be pointed, semi-blunt, or blunt (rounded)
- Blade shape: Straight, curved, or angled (bent); curved or angled blades may provide better access to areas with limited space
Fisherbrand™ Lister Bandage Scissors
Fisherbrand Lister Bandage Scissors have short, angled blades that won't cut skin.
DR Instruments Iris Scissors, 4.5 in., Stainless Steel
Iris Scissors feature precision ground blades for effortless cutting. Ideal for delicate dissections.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Dissecting Scissors, Fine Point
Dissecting Scissors made from high quality, durable stainless steel and ideal for use with delicate work.
DR Instruments Surgical Scissors with Sharp Blunt Points, Stainless Steel
Experience precision cutting with these Surgical Scissors: precision ground, super sharp blades for ultra-smooth results.
DR Instruments Bandage Scissors, Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors are for sizing bandages and dressings, and cutting through bandages and medical gauze. Super sharp blades for smooth cutting every time.
DR Instruments Operating Scissors with Sharp/Sharp Points, Stainless Steel
Operating Scissors made of Stainless-steel for dissecting preserved specimens. Precision ground blades for smooth cutting, for delicate dissection work.
Eisco™ Stainless Steel Dissecting Scissors, Blunt End
Dissecting Scissors made from stainless steel with a blunt end and closed shanks.
DR Instruments Dissection Operating Scissors with Sharp/Sharp Points
These Dissection Scissors with Sharp/Sharp Points feature black oxide coating.
Utility Shears
Cut through nearly anything.
Bone-Cutting Shears
Heavy-duty shears that cut through bones.
Straight Operating Scissors
Three sizes to choose from.
DR Instruments Mini-Bandage Scissors, 3.5 in., Stainless Steel
Mini-Bandage Scissors are 3.5 inches long with precision ground blades for cutting gauze, jeans and many strong materials.
DR Instruments Mayo Scissors, 5.5 in., Stainless Steel
Mayo Scissors with precision ground blade for cutting fascia and tissues. Semi-blunt points to prevent damage to the surroundings.
DR Instruments Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors, 5.5 in.
Stainless Steel Bandage Scissors to size bandages and dressings and cut through medical gauze.