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, 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, Sklar Iris Scissors, Sklar 4 -1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Micro-Serrated, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Sklarcut Iris Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Micro-Serrated, Stainless Steel, EA, Sklarcut Iris scissors feature micro-serrations on one blade to reduce trauma when cutting both delicate and course tissue. These serrations assist in securely holding the tissue during cutting and minimizes tissue from slipping so the most accurate and clean cuts can be made. 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. Sklarcut scissors are identified by a single gold coated finger ring on the handle of the serrated blade.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Surgi-OR Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors, Sklar -3/4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Surgi-OR Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors, Sklar, 5-3/4 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.Surgi-OR Metzenbaum-Lahey Dissecting Scissors are used for dissecting and cutting tissue only. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures or drains. Metzenbaum-Lahey scissors tend to be shorter than standard Metzenbaum scissors. Hand-crafted in Pakistan, Surgi-OR mid-grade instruments are forged from the highest quality Japanese steel and provide reliable instrumentation for the operating room and other surgical centers. Surgi-OR instruments are a cost-effective line of instruments that must meet Sklar's quality standards. This product has curved, smooth, blunt tips, and an overall length of 5-3/4 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.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Merit Utility Scissors, Sklar 7-1/2 in., Blue, Blunt/Blunt, Angled, Serrated, Stainless Steel / Plastic, EA.
Scissors, Merit Utility Scissors, Sklar, 7-1/2 in., Blue, Blunt/Blunt, Angled, Serrated, Stainless Steel / Plastic, EA. Merit Utility Scissors are a multipurpose instrument used for cutting non-sterile materials such as dressings, casts, and surgical drapes. The flattened, wide, blunt tip on the serrated blade greatly reduces the likelihood of skin being nicked if the scissors are used for cutting material that is on the patient, such as clothing or bandages. They should never be used to cut tissue or sutures. These scissors feature plastic finger ring handles with one ring that is larger than the other.