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
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Blunt/Blunt, Straight, 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. 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 Tenotomy Scissors, 11.5cm, SuperCut, Curved
Tenotomy scissors are used for delicate procedures. With the long handle and thin tapered blades, the tenotomy scissors are able to cut tissues in hard to reach, limited spaces. These sharp, straight scissors make small, precision cuts, and they are perfect for delicate operations. The longer handles help to control the precision of these tenotomy scissors in restricted spaces or with delicate membranes or tissues, like brain tissue or ophthalmic surgeries. These scissors are designed for probing and cutting in tight spots. A precision pair of scissors like the tenotomy scissors limits the damage to surrounding tissues, which is critical in neurosurgery and other applications.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 18cm, Curved, Tungsten Carbide, German
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
World Precision Instrument Goldman Fox Scissors, 13cm, Curved, Serrated
- 13cm (5") Long
- Curved, serrated tips
- Stainless steel
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite MPF-2 Scissors, Smooth/serrated, 140 mm
MicroPoint scissors can be used for suture or tissue and they are manufactured without rings which eliminates the problems with right handed or left handed users. Scissors cut by shearing and have three times the shearing angle to reduce "tissue crushing. They last far longer than ordinary scissors.
O.R. Castro-Viejo quality at a floor-grade price.
They offer consistent cutting at the tip.
The blades cannot work loose and the contact between the blades remains constant.
Adjustable shearing contact.
All MicroPoint™ Scissors are guaranteed for life against rust, breakage and rivet loosening.
Surface: Smooth/serrated
OAL: Sharp/Sharp Straight
Blade: 20 mm
Blade Size: 140 mm
World Precision Instrument Scissors, Doyen Abdominal, Straight, 17.8cm
Doyen abdominal scissors are surgical scissors designed for use in abdominal surgeries. They are named after the French surgeon Gustave Doyen, who made significant contributions to the field of surgery. WPI's Doyen scissors are 17.8 cm (7") long and feature long, curved or straight blades with a rounded tip. The slight curvature of the blades allows for precise cutting of tissues in the abdominal cavity without causing unnecessary trauma to surrounding structures. The rounded tip and curved blades make them suitable for dissecting and cutting tissues with care, minimizing the risk of inadvertent damage to surrounding tissues. The design of Doyen abdominal scissors allows for surgical precision when cutting tissues in confined spaces. Surgeons appreciate these scissors for their ability to perform meticulous dissection without causing unnecessary trauma. They are constructed from stainless steel and are suitable for autoclaving or chemical sterilization.
