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 Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Curved, Sharp, German, 4.5in, Pm-6816Tc
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. Ultra sharp SuperCut blades for ease of use with the durability of tungsten carbide. Curved blades with sharp/sharp tips. 4.62in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Spencer Stitch Scissors, Delicate, German, 3.5in, Mh9-100
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 in length. Delicate finish. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Eye Suture (Gradle) Scissors, 3.75in., Curved
The Miltex Vantage V918-1652 eye suture (Gradle) scissors are made from high quality Japanese stainless steel and measure 3.75" in length. They have a finger ring handle and curved blades with sharp tips.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 10/CS
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 10/CS