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 Universal Scissors, Green, J0075UG
Universal Scissors can cut through almost any- thing. A multitude of uses around any clinic. Green. Autoclavable.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS SuperCut Mayo Scissors with Curved Blades, 5-1/2"
SuperCut scissors are made in Germany using the highest grade of surgical steel and are tempered and hardened for an extended and sharper life than ordinary steel. Rounded and polished finger rings Curved version cuts into heavier or deeper tissue.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 5-1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS SuperCut Mayo Scissors with Straight Blades, 6-3/4"
SuperCut scissors are made in Germany using the highest grade of surgical steel and are tempered and hardened for an extended and sharper life than ordinary steel. Rounded and polished finger rings Straight version cuts into surface area tissue.
Blade: Straight
OAL: 6-3/4"
Med Vet International Stevens Tenotomy Scissors 4.25" Curved Sharp German
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.
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Universal Bandage And Utility Scissors, 7.5in., Red Handle
The Miltex Vantage V95-1025 universal bandage and utility scissors are 7.5" in length and have red handles. They are designed to cut bandage and gauze, cast material, metal sheets, and tough clothing material. Autoclavable to 143C or 290F for easy sterilization.
Med Vet International Miltex Lister Bandage Scissors, Extra Fine, German, 7.5in, Mh5-516
Durable, lightweight, dependable, and designed for cutting thick dressing material like bandages or gauze. Extra Fine for precision. MeisterHand scissors guarantee superior quality. 7.5in in length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.