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
Enterprise Technology Solutions Straight Contract Scissors
Straight Contract Scissors 8 Long 3 Cut Length Straight Black Handle
Med Vet International Miltex Spencer Stitch Scissors, 3.5in, 12 Pack, Eg9-100
Primarily used for suture removal. The hook tip helps the blades slide under sutures for an easy and safe process. Professionally sterilized for practicality, ease, and safety. 3.5in total length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Lister Bandage Scissors, Stainless Steel, 5.5in, 12 Pack, Eg5-504Ss
Durable, lightweight, dependable, and designed for cutting thick dressing material like bandages or gauze. 5.5in in length. Stainless Steel. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Enterprise Technology Solutions Westcott KleenEarth Scissors
KleenEarth Scissors 9 Long 3 75 Cut Length Straight Black Handle
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Knowles Bandage Scissors, 5.5in.
The Miltex Vantage V95-560 Knowles bandage scissors are made from high quality Japanese stainless steel and measure 5.5" in length. They have a finger ring handle and straight blades. One of the tips is blunt and the other is sharp.
