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
Med Vet International Miltex Metzenbaum Scissors, Supercut, Curved, Delicate, One Serrated Blade, German, 4.5in, 5-Sc-284
Used for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. Great for surgery and suture material. Equipped with extra-long handles and short-blades for deep cuts into the body. Kept in most operating rooms, surgical bays, and other medical settings. 4.5in in length. Curved serrated blades making them ideal for dissection and biopsy. Made with medical grade German steel.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Med Vet International Miltex Wagner Plastic Surgery Scissors, Curved, Serrated Blade, Sharp/Blunt, 4.75in, 5-278
Designed specifically for cosmetic and plastic surgery. They are very delicate and lightweight making them ideal for dissecting, cutting, holding and suturing tissue during restorative surgery. Black rubber grips on the rings provide a secure grip. Curved blades with sharp/blunt tips. A serrated finish on the blades help prevent slips. 4.75in total length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
World Precision Instrument Iris Scissors, 11 cm, Curved, SuperCut, Tungsten Carbide
Iris scissors were originally designed for ophthalmic procedures but are now used in a wide range of applications. The tips are sharp, and they come in curved, straight or angled styles.
World Precision Instrument Noyes Scissors, 12 cm, Straight, Blunt/Blunt, 10 mm Blades
Noyes Micro Scissors are a surgical instrument designed for ophthalmic surgery and are an ideal choice for microdissection or for delicate small animal surgeries. Named after their inventor, ophthalmologist Dr. Arthur Noyes, the Noyes Micro Scissors are characterized by their small size and fine tips. They let you make precise and controlled incisions. These surgical scissors are typically used for delicate tasks such as cutting fine structures, trimming tissue, or creating small openings. Noyes scissors are a type of spring scissors which can be used ambidextrously. For this reason, Noyes scissors are often preferred by left-handed surgeons.
These scissors are 12 cm (4.7") long and come with sharp/sharp, sharp/blunt, or blunt/blunt tips. On a sharp/sharp pair of scissors, both blades have sharp, pointed tips. These are used for precise cutting of delicate tissues. Use sharp/sharp tips when you need clean, accurate cuts. Blunt/blunt scissors have two blunt tips.
World Precision Instrument Tenotomy Scissors, 10cm, 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. These SuperCut tenotomy scissors are popular, because one blade is super sharp and the other is serrated. This lets you grip the tissue and shear for a clean cut the first time.
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 Mayo Scissors, 14cm, SuperCut, Curved, German
SuperCut Mayo Scissors, also called Mayo Dissecting Scissors, are surgical scissors made popular by the Mayo Clinic. They have ring handles and long, straight, thick blades with blunt tips that are straight or curved. The surgical scissors vary in length from 14 cm (5.5") to 25 cm (9.8"). Longer blades give you greater reach for deeper dissection. The blades are sturdy for heavy duty work like cutting connective tissues, fascia, and sutures. Mayo Scissors are often used for dissection, where the blunt tips prevent accidental damage to surrounding tissue and may be used to delicately probe. They may also be used for dressing and bandage removal.
