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 Operating Scissors, 5 1/2 in., Operating Scissors, Straight, Sharp/Blunt, EA.
Operating Scissors, 5 1/2 in., Operating Scissors, Straight, Sharp/Blunt, 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/blunt tips and a length of 5-1/2 inches.
World Precision Instrument Dissecting Scissors, 12.5 cm, Curved
Ring-handled Dissecting Scissors are surgical scissors commonly used to cut and separate delicate tissues. These scissors are 10 or 12.5 cm long. These dissecting scissors are available with straight or curved blades. Our dissecting scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. Dissecting scissors have thinner (and often longer) blades than operating scissors. They are designed for cutting and probing in tight spaces. Their tips are pointed, where operating scissors are generally blunt. These are available in surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel. Our Dissecting Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved. To guarantee a long life for your surgical instruments, be sure to clean them thoroughly after each use.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, McPherson Vannas Scissors, Sklar 3 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, McPherson Vannas Scissors, Sklar, 3 in., Sharp/Sharp, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Sklar's McPherson-Vannas Scissors are double spring thumb scissors commonly used in ophthalmic procedures such as iridotomy. These scissors feature 10mm, sharp, delicate blades ideal for use on fine tissues of the eye. The handle has a horizontally serrated grip that provides greater control of the instrument. This product has straight blades and an overall length of 3 inches.
