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
Sklar Instruments Iris Scissors, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Iris Scissors, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Originally designed for ophthalmic procedures, Iris Scissors have become a multipurpose instrument used in various surgical environments. These fine, sharp scissors are ideal for detailed dissection of fine tissue and fine suture removal. In addition to ophthalmic procedures, Iris Scissors are now often used in emergency rooms and for OB/GYN and dermatologic procedures. This product is curved with smooth, sharp/sharp tips and a length of 4-1/2 inches.
Sklar Instruments Merit Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors, 5-3/4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Merit Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors, 5-3/4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Merit Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors are most commonly used for dissecting and cutting tissue. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. Metzenbaum-Lahey scissors tend to be shorter than traditional Metzenbaum scissors. Metzenbaum Scissors are identifiable by their long, thin shanks and jaws that are relatively short. They also have fine, blunt, rounded tips. Merit instruments are Sklars office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. This product has curved, smooth blades, blunt tips, and an overall length of 5-3/4 inches.
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Uniband LA-4CXF Scissors, Smooth/Smooth, 125 mm
MicroPoint scissors can be used for suture or tissue and they are manufactured without rings which eliminates the problems with right handed or left handed users. Scissors cut by shearing and have three times the shearing angle to reduce "tissue crushing. They last far longer than ordinary scissors.
O.R. Castro-Viejo quality at a floor-grade price.
They offer consistent cutting at the tip.
The blades cannot work loose and the contact between the blades remains constant.
Adjustable shearing contact.
All MicroPoint™ Scissors are guaranteed for life against rust, breakage and rivet loosening.
Surface: Smooth
OAL: Needle nose Round Tip Curved
Blade: 8 mm
Blade Size: 125 mm
Enterprise Technology Solutions Westcott KleenEarth Scissors
KleenEarth Scissors 9 Long 3 75 Cut Length Straight Black Handle
