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
Andwin Scientific ACCUEDGE RPLCMT BLADE SCISSORS
The Accu-Edge replacement blade scissors by Sakura Finetek feature sharp blades that also eliminate the chance of cross-contamination every time it is used for tissue processing. The blades are autoclavable and are free of corrosion. Made from stainless steel, the blades can be inserted and removed with the use of an enclosed tool with no difficulty.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sklar Blunt/Blunt, 7 in., Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, Sklar, Blunt/Blunt, 7 in., Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Merit Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors are most commonly used for dissecting and cutting fine tissue. Metzenbaum Scissors are identifiable by their long, thin shanks and jaws that are relatively short. They also have fine, blunt, rounded tips. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. Merit instruments are Sklars office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures. These cost effective, high quality instruments are crafted from Pakistan steel and come with a 10 year guarantee.
