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 Vannas Scissors Angle Forward Delicate, Extra fine
All micro scissors have extra fine tips and are 3" (75 mm) long.
Cutting Edge: 5 mm
Tips: Extra fine
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Micro Dissecting Scissors Horizontal Opening, Straight Blade
20 gauge stainless steel, with a 3 mm cutting edge.
Blade: Straight
World Precision Instrument Lister Bandage Scissors, 15 cm
Lister Bandage Scissors, also called Lister scissors or Lister dressing scissors, are a pair of surgical scissors named after British surgeon Joseph Lister. They are designed for cutting and removing dressings, bandages, and medical materials without hurting the patient. Lister scissors have blunt and angled tips. The blunt tip prevents accidental injury or puncturing of the patient's skin while cutting close to the body. The angled design lets you easily insert the scissors under bandages. The angled blade also gives you better visibility and improved access to the dressing, especially in tight or confined spaces. The cutting blade is blunt. These surgical scissors are primarily used for removing dressings, bandages, or gauze. This is common in wound care, postoperative care, and first aid. The Lister Bandage Scissors are available in a variety of sizes from 8.75 cm (3.5") to 15 cm (6").
World Precision Instrument Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder with Suture Scissors, 14cm, Serrated, TC Inserts, SS, German
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holders are a dual purpose surgical instrument, combining the functions of a needle holder and surgical scissors into one instrument. This is ideal for suturing, because you can grasp the needle for stitching and use the integrated scissors for trimming the ends without reaching for a different surgical instrument. Streamline your suturing process and save time. Simultaneously, you can reduce the risk of dropping needles. Designed but the American surgeon Dr. George Olsen and gynecologist Dr. Douglas Hegar, the Olsen-Hegar needle holders are often used in orthopedics, plastic surgery, and any application requiring surturing. Life science researchers doing in vivo animal studies like implanting electrodes would also find this instrument useful. Researchers working with microinjection or microfluidics would also benefit from the dual use of this needle holder/scissors combination.
World Precision Instrument Mayo Scissors, 17cm, Curved, German
Mayo Scissors, also called Mayo Dissecting Scissors, are surgical scissors made popular by the Mayo Clinic. They have ring handles and long, straight, thick blades with semi-blunt tips that are straight or curved. The surgical scissors are 17 cm (6.75") long. The length of the blade determines the reach of the scissors when you are dissecting. The blades are sturdy for heavy duty work like cutting connective tissues, fascia, and sutures. Mayo Scissors are often used for dissection, where the blunt tips prevent accidental damage to surrounding tissue and may be used to delicately probe. They may also be used for dressing and bandage removal. These surgical scissors are available in surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel. Both metals are suitable for sterilization by autoclaving or chemically. Always clean your surgical instruments promptly after use. Cleaning helps to minimize staining and preserve the life of your fine surgical instruments.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Blunt/Blunt, Curved, German
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 14 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. These operating scissors are curved giving you a better view of the subject. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. These surgical scissors are available with a variety of tips, including two sharp pointed blades, one sharp and one blunt blade, or two blunt blades. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Westcott Curved Scissors, 11.5cm, Curved, Blunt, 21mm Tips, Titanium
Titanium Westcott Spring Scissors are popular spring handled scissors that automatically reopen after each cut. Westcott brand spring scissors give you an ergonomic and comfortable grip, reducing hand strain and fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks. Westcott spring scissors are perfect for ambidextrous use, often preferred by left-handed individuals. The tips of these surgical scissors are 11.5 cm (4.5”) long with 21 mm curved blades. They have blunt tips. Our Westcott spring scissors are constructed from titanium, which is 40% lighter than stainless steel, reducing hand fatigue. Titanium scissors are non-magnetic, making them perfect for MRI applications. Titanium is corrosion resistant, an excellent choice for environments with nitric acid, chloride, saltwater, and industrial and organic chemicals. When heated or cooled, the dimensions of titanium alloy change less than half of what stainless steel alloys will, making titanium surgical instruments much more durable.
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite Vannas Scissors Curved
MicroPoint Featherlite Style DC-1 has curved Vannas Scissors has 5mm smooth blades.
OAL: 125 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite Micro Stork Style Scissors
MicroPoint Featherlite Style DS-GM has 5mm long smooth blades.
OAL: 125 mm
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"