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
Foxx Life Sciences EZBio Silicone Cap System, 83B Overmolded Caps, PP, with 4x1/4" Tubing for 4L HD Bottle Cap Assembly and 2.5L Foxx Rectangular Carboy Cap Assembly, Sterile, 1/EA
EZBio Silicone Cap System is a bottle cap assembly made from overmolded platinum-cured silicone, compliant with USP Class VI standards. Designed as a cleanroom-compatible closure for pharmaceutical container closures in ISO-certified cleanroom, this joint-free system eliminates fluid entrapment & leak risk while supporting closed-loop fluid transfer, media & buffer handling, & single-use systems. Compatible with gamma sterilization & offered as a gamma-irradiated silicone closure, it’s ideal for aseptic workflows & custom bioprocessing assembly.
Available in 38-430, GL45, 53B, &83B sizes, they fit glass, plastic & stainless-steel containers.
Features
Validation package for efficient qualification
Joint-free, platinum-cured silicone caps for leak-free, contamination-resistant use
USP Class VI, non-cytotoxic materials
Translucent design for fluid path visibility
Wide temperature range: -76°F to +428°F (-60°C to +220°C)
Reduces cleaning & assembly costs
Electron Microscopy Sciences Iris Scissors with Straight Blades, 2-Fine Point, 4-1/2" OAL
These high quality Iris scissors have fine points and are made of stainless steel.
Points: 2-Fine
OAL: 4-1/2"
Sklar Instruments Econo(TM) Sterile Knowles Bandage Scissors, Sklar , 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Angled, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Disposable, Sterile. CS/50.
Econo(TM) Sterile Knowles Bandage Scissors, Sklar, 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Angled, Smooth, Stainless Steel, Disposable, Sterile. Econo(TM) Sterile Knowles Bandage Scissors are durable, lightweight, and designed for cutting thick dressing material. Bandage scissors have a blunt tip on the upper blade so as not to cause any injury to the patient while removing bandages or dressings. Econo(TM) Sterile instruments are ready-to-use, sterile, disposable, floor-grade instruments made in Pakistan. Econo(TM) Sterile instruments eliminate the need for cleaning and reprocessing. Because they are both sterile and disposable, Econo(TM) Sterile instruments significantly reduce the likelihood of cross-contamination. BX50.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum Scissors with Straight Blades, 5-1/2"
These Metzenbaum scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have narrow blunt 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: Straight
OAL: 5-1/2"
World Precision Instrument Vannas Capsulatomy Scissors, 9.5cm (3.75), Curved Sharp Tips, Non-Magnetic, Titanium
- 9.5cm (3.7") Long
- Cutting edge 7.5 mm
- Sharp tips
- Titanium
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 12.5cm, SuperCut, Curved
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 Tenotomy Scissors SuperCut, 12.5 cm, 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 Operating Scissors, 11.5cm, Sharp/Blunt, Straight
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of straight surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 11.5 cm length is a smaller 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.
Med Vet International Operating Scissors, 6.5", Straight, Sharp/Blunt Tip, German Grade, Von Klaus
6.5" German Grade straight operating scissors are a versatile surgical isntrument. These Surgical Scissors are straight and have a sharp/blunt tip and are used generally for cutting and dissecting. The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.
World Precision Instrument Spring Scissors, 14cm, Curved
Spring scissors are fine surgical instruments for making small, precision cuts. They are 14cm long, and fit comfortably into your hand. The longer spring scissors may fit more naturally in a larger hand. WPI offers spring scissors that range from 9.5 to 14cm in length. The spring mechanism that allows for smooth, precise cutting action, which reduces the risk of tissue damage or trauma. Choose either straight or curved for the 8mm blade. The curved surgical scissors are used in ophthalmology to make precise incisions in the cornea or delicate tissues. The curved tip gives greater visibility at the tip of the scissors. The straight blades are more often used in microdissection, microsurgery or plastic surgery. The spring handled surgical scissors are preferred by left-handed surgeons, because they can be used ambidextrously. This gives the left-handed surgeon a more natural cutting action, which means the surgeon has greater control of the tip and the cutting movement.
World Precision Instrument Tenotomy Scissors, 16 cm, Curved, Supercut
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 Tenotomy Scissors, 10cm, SuperCut, Straight
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, 12.5cm, SuperCut, Straight, 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.
Med Vet International Miltex MeisterHand Stevens Tenotomy Scissors, Straight, Short Blades, Sharp Points, German, 4.25in, MH18-1460
Typically used in the optical field, tenotomy scissors are mainly used in delicate surgical procedures. They are especially used in ophthalmic and neurosurgery. MeisterHand scissors guarantee signiture exceptional craftsmanship. The small and sharp blades allows for precision cutting of the sensitive and delicate tissues in the eye region and of the small nerves. The blades are straight, short blades culminating into sharp tips. 4.25in in length. These scissors are made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.