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 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"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Titanium Alloy Metzenbaum Scissors, Straight Blade, 7"
Metzenbaum surgical scissors have a longer handle to blade ratio and can cut extremely delicate tissue. 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. Note: Do not use bleach or other caustic chemicals.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 7"
Med Vet International Jorvet Polypro Needle, 25g x 1-1/2in., Blunt Tip, J1033F, 5/pack
Jorvet 25g x 1-1/2in. polypropylene blunt tip needles have a polypropylene burr free shaft with a poly hubs. These needles have a wide range of applications around any veterinary clinic including: Anal Sac Irrigation Wound Flushing Lacrimal Duct Flush Male Cat urethral flush Feeding Needle NY, CT, IL, NJ, NH, DE and MN restrict the sale of syringes and needles to licensed professionals and entities. By proceeding to purchase through our website, you acknowledge that you are over 18 years of age.
