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
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Surgical Scissors, 5½" (139.7 mm)
These scissors are excellent for small surgical incisions and gross dissection. They are made from standard grade stainless steel and they feature an angled end and lower probe point tip.
OAL: 5.5"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Surgical Scissors Left Hand 140 mm
These scissors are excellent for small surgical incisions and gross dissection. They are made from standard grade stainless steel and they feature an angled end and lower probe point tip.
OAL: 5.5"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Pull Away Surgical Scissors Standard Grade
These general purpose surgical scissors are large and sturdy. These scissors are ideal for pulling away tissue during cutting and work for all surgical procedures. The scissors are 8.25" (210 mm) in length.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Iris Scissors Standard with Anglular P{robe Points
These Iris scissors are made with sharp tips and are perfect for precise vascular and neurological dissection; ideal for small specimens and animal dissection.
OAL: 114 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Iris Scissors Premium with Straight Blades
These Iris scissors are made with sharp tips and are perfect for precise vascular and neurological dissection; ideal for small specimens and animal dissection.
OAL: 114 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum Scissors with Curved Blades 5-1/2"
These Metzenbaum scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have narrow blunt tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 5-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum Scissors with Straight Blades 7"
These Metzenbaum scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have narrow blunt tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 7"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum Scissors with Curved Blades 9"
These Metzenbaum scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have narrow blunt tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 9"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors Straight Blades 5-1/2"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 5-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors with Curved Blades 5-1/2"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 5-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors with Straight Blades 6-3/4"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 6-3/4"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors with Curved Blades 6-3/4"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 6-3/4"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Mayo Scissors with Curved Blades 9"
These Mayo scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have blunt rounded tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 9"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Titanium Alloy Mayo Scissors, Straight, 6-3/4"
Mayo surgical scissors are made of standard grade titanium alloy. Titanium alloy scissors weigh approximately 25% less than stainless steel, making them the first choice for many technicians. Titanium Alloy instruments keep edges sharp longer than traditional instruments and are more stain resistant than stainless steel. Do not use bleach or other caustic chemicals.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 6-3/4"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Titanium Alloy Mayo Scissors, Curved, 6-3/4"
Mayo surgical scissors are made of standard grade titanium alloy. Titanium alloy scissors weigh approximately 25% less than stainless steel, making them the first choice for many technicians. Titanium Alloy instruments keep edges sharp longer than traditional instruments and are more stain resistant than stainless steel. Do not use bleach or other caustic chemicals.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 6-3/4"