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 Scissors, Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sklar Blunt/Blunt, 7 in., Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sklar, Blunt/Blunt, 7 in., Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors are most commonly used for dissecting and cutting fine tissue. Metzenbaum Scissors are identifiable by their long, thin shanks and jaws that are relatively short. They also have fine, blunt, rounded tips. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. Merit instruments are Sklars office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. These cost effective, high quality instruments are crafted from Pakistan steel and come with a 10 year guarantee.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Umbilical Scissors, Sklar 4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Umbilical Scissors, Sklar, 4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Sklar Umbilical Scissors are non-ratcheted, finger ring scissors used for cutting the umbilical cord. These scissors feature wide, flat, curved blades. They are typically used without clamping the umbilical cord because the curvature of the blades holds the cord in place. Today the umbilical cord is often clamped at two points and cut in the middle with standard scissors. This product is 4 inches long.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Operating Scissors, Sklar, 7 -1/4 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Reusable. EA.
Scissors, Operating Scissors, Sklar, 7-1/4 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Reusable. EA. Sklar 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. This product is straight with smooth, sharp/sharp tips and a length of 7 1/4 inches.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Kelly-Adson Scissors, Sklar 6-1/4 in., Sharp/Sharp, Angled, Smooth, Straight, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Kelly-Adson Scissors, Sklar, 6-1/4 in., Sharp/Sharp, Angled, Smooth, Straight, Stainless Steel, EA.
Sklar Instruments Z-Type Parametrium Scissors, Sklar 12 in., Blunt/Blunt, Slightly Curved, Smooth, Finger Rings / Dual Gold, Tungsten Carbide / Stainless Steel. EA.
Z-Type Parametrium Scissors, Sklar. 12 in., Blunt/Blunt, Slightly Curved, Smooth, Finger Rings / Dual Gold, Tungsten Carbide / Stainless Steel. Sklar Edge Tungsten Carbide Z-Type Parametrium Scissors are a non-ratcheted finger ring OB/GYN instrument used for cutting Parametrium tissue, also known as cervical stroma, in vaginal hysterectomy procedures. Z-Type Parametrium Scissors are available in multiple lengths with various curvatures so as to compliment the size and curvature of Z-Type Hysterectomy Forceps. This is so the two instruments can be used in conjunction with one another without blocking the view of the physician. Sklar Edge TSklar permanently bonds tungsten carbide inserts to the blades of the scissors which maximizes control and precision. Sklar Edge scissors can be identified by two gold coated finger rings. This product is slightly curved with smooth edges, blunt/blunt tips, and a length of 12 inches.
