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 Vantage Mayo Dissecting Scissors, 6.75in., Straight
The Miltex Vantage V95-124 Mayo dissecting scissors are made from high quality Japanese stainless steel and measure 6.75" in length. They have a finger ring handle and straight blades with blunt tips.
Sklar Instruments Econo Operating Scissors, 5-1/2 in., Sharp/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. Econo Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. Boxes of 12.
Econo Operating Scissors, 5-1/2 in., Sharp/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Finger Rings, Stainless Steel. Econo Operating Scissors, also known as Surgical Scissors, are a versatile surgical instrument. With three available tip configurations (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, or sharp/blunt), varying curvatures and multiple lengths, these scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. Sharp Operating Scissors cut tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissecting, whereas blunt Operating Scissors are more often used for cutting materials such as sutures, tubing, or gauze. Econo instruments are, disposable, floor-grade instruments sold in bulk quantities. This product is straight with smooth, sharp/blunt tips and a length of 5-1/2 inches. They are sold in boxes of 12.
Med Vet International Miltex Utility Bandage Scissors, 7.5in.
The Miltex 5-1000 Utility Bandage Scissors are made of German Grade stainless steel and have a length of 7.5in. These bandage scissors have a plastic handle, an angle blade, and a blunt/blunt tip.
