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
Med Vet International Miltex Metzenbaum Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Straight, Sharp Points, German, 7in, 5-181B-Tc
Used for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. Great for surgery and suture material. Gold-plated handles and tungsten carbide inlays bonded to the scissor blades insure increased durability, sharper blades, and extended service life. Equipped with extra-long handles and short-blades for deep cuts into the body. Kept in most operating rooms, surgical bays, and other medical settings. Straight blades with sharp points. Made with high-quality, medical grade German steel.
Sklar Instruments Econo Operating Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. PK/12.
Econo Operating Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. Econo Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. With three available tip configurations (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, or sharp/blunt), varying curvatures and multiple lengths, these scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. Sharp Operating Scissors cut tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissecting, whereas blunt Operating Scissors are more often used for cutting materials such as sutures, tubing, or gauze. Econo instruments are, disposable, floor-grade instruments sold in bulk quantities. This product is straight with smooth, sharp/blunt tips and a length of 4-1/2 inches. They are sold in boxes of 12.
World Precision Instrument Vannas Spring Scissors Titanium 9.0 cm
Our Vannas spring scissors are specialized spring scissors designed for precision cutting and often used by scientific researchers. They are named after the Swedish scientist Gunnar Vannas who invented them in the 1940s. Compared with other spring scissors, Vannas spring scissors are distinguished by their delicate, thin, sharp tips. The slender, pointed tips allows for precise cutting with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Like all spring scissors, they are perfect for ambidextrous use and are often preferred by left-handed people. Manufactured with surgical grade stainless steel, these scissors are durable and resistant to corrosion. Our titanium scissors are lightweight and non-magnetic. These Vannas have a fine 500µm tip and 8mm blades, making them suitable for surgery on small animals or researchers working with delicate tissues. They are autoclavable. Like all fine surgical instruments, these Vannas surgical scissors should be cleaned promptly after every use.
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 Disposable Scissors, Straight Blades Sharp/Blunt, 5-1/4"
Disposable scissors with a straight cutting edge, these scissors are highly reommended for infectious cases. Disposable instruments designed specifically for single use only. They are not autoclavable.
Blade: Straight Sharp/Blunt
OAL: 5-1/4"
Grainger SHEAR-CUT CUTTING ACTION SCISS
Shear-Cut Cutting Action Scissor Shears, Cutting Capacity 1-3/4 in
Med Vet International 5.5-in Lister Bandage Scissors, Von Klaüs German Surgical Steel
Von Klaüs Lister Bandage Scissor are a surgical instrument that is versatile and generally used for sizing dressings and removing circumferential bandages. They feature an angled jaw and the lower blade is longer, the tip has a flat blunt nodule to help slide the scisssors between bandages and skin. The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.
