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 Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Spencer Stitch Scissors Littauer 5 1/2 25/Box
Spencer Stitch Scissors Littauer 5 1/2 25/Box
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Operating Scissors Sharp/Blunt Straight
Operating Scissors Sharp/Blunt Straight
Electron Microscopy Sciences Castro-Viejo Scissors, Angled
Short, delicate stainless steel scissors with a spring handle.
World Precision Instrument McPherson-Vannas Spring Scissors, 8cm, Angled, 5mm Blades
The McPherson-Vannas spring scissors were originally designed by Dr. David McPherson and Dr. Erkki Vannas in the 1970s specifically for microsurgery, which requires precision in the dissection of delicate tissues. These surgical scissors are 8cm long. The fine (0.3mm), rounded tips of these Vannas spring scissors reduce the risk of accidental tissue damage because they won't puncture. They also offer greater visibility of the surgical site in confined spaces. For even greater visibility at the tip, select the curved blades. They are available with blades that are straight, curved, angled at 45 degrees, or angled on the flat face. These surgical scissors have a smooth cutting action for a clean cut with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. The lightweight and ergonomic design of the McPherson-Vannas spring scissors reduces hand fatigue during use.
Fine Science Tools Decapitation Scissors
Decapitation Scissors, Tip Shape: Straight, Tips: Blunt-Blunt, Length: 21cm, Stop guard at tips to prevent slippage.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Scissors with Curved Blades with Sharp/Sharp Points, 5½"
Dissecting operating scissors. Made of stainless steel with two sharp points.
Points: Sharp/Sharp
