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
Fisherbrand™ High Precision Stainless-Steel Scissors
Precision made for general use.
Fisherbrand™ High Precision Dissecting Micro Scissors
Fisherbrand Dissecting Micro Scissors are powered by an automatic, spring-action mechanism which allow for ease and comfort of use for high precision applications.
Fisherbrand™ Universal Scissors with Footplate
Fisherbrand Universal Scissors with Footplate can cut almost anything from bandage to 24-gauge steel.
Excelta™ Fine Blade Straight Stainless Steel Scissors
Designed for the fine detail dissection work.
Fisherbrand™ Doyen Abdominal Scissors
Fisherbrand Doyen Abdominal Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Fisherbrand™ Blunt-Tipped Scissors
Replacement Scissors for use with Fisherbrand Dissection Kit.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors, standard, 4.5 in. (11.4cm)
Epredia™ ShandonStraight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Metzenbaum Scissors, Straight, standard, 5.5 in. (14.0cm)
Epredia™ Shandon Straight Metzenbaum Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Excelta™ Medium Fine Blade Stainless Steel Scissors
Fine precision made Medium Blade Stainless Steel Scissors for general use.
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ Iris Scissors
Offer outstanding distal cutting capability
Excelta™ Precision Fine Blade Scissors
Excelta™ miniature fine blade stainless steel (AISI 440) scissors feature carbide blades for cutting tough materials in confined places. They are open at rest.
Graham-Field™ Iris Scissors
For medical and surgical procedures
Excelta™ Large Relieved Blade Scissors
Excelta™ Three Star extremely precise large relieved blade tempered stainless steel (AISI 420) scissors are ideal for delicate applications. Their sharp tips are designed for a wide variety of applications, while providing a superior cut.
Fisherbrand™ Curved-Blade Operating Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Curved-Blade Operating Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Premium High Polish Stitch/Snip Scissors 4.5in
These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting for removal.