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
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Electron Microscopy Sciences Iris Scissors with Curved Blades, 2-Fine Points, 4-1/2" OAL
These high quality Iris scissors have fine points and are made of stainless steel.
Points: 2-Fine
OAL: 4-1/2"
Med Vet International Miltex Plastic & ReconstructIVe Dissecting & Tissue Scissors, Curved, Supercut, 4.5in, 21-Sc-745
Designed specifically for cosmetic and plastic surgery. They are very delicate and lightweight making them ideal for dissecting, cutting, holding and suturing tissue during restorative surgery. Black rubber grips on the rings provide a secure grip. Curved SuperCut blades. 4.5in total length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Operating Scissors, 5.5in., Curved With Blunt/Blunt Tip
The Miltex Vantage V95-56 Operating Scissors have a length of 5.5in.. These standard operating scissors have a curved blade with blunt/blunt tip.
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Wire Cutting Scissors, 4.75in., Angled
The Miltex Vantage V99-124 Wire Cutting Scissors are made of mid-grade stainless steel and have a length of 4.75in. This type of surgical scissor is sued to cut wire sutures during plastic or orthopedic procedures.
Roboz Surgical Vannas Micro Dissecting Spring Scissors
Vannas Micro Dissecting Spring Scissors; Straight; 2 mm Cutting Edge; 0.05 mm Tip Width; 3.5" Overall Length.
Med Vet International Mayo Scissor, 6 3/4", Straight, Tungsten Carbide
Mayo scissor, 6 3/4", straight, tungsten carbide
Fine Science Tools Dissector Scissors - Heavy Blades
Tip Shape: Angled to Side/ Tips: Sharp-Sharp/ Cutting Edge: 12mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 10.5cm/ Serrated: No. Heavy blades for cutting fine bone.
Med Vet International Miltex Meisterhand Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Curved, Fine, Sharp Points, German, 4.5in, Mh5-306Tc
Miltex Meisterhand Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Curved, Fine, Sharp Points, German, 4.5in, Mh5-306Tc
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Operating Scissor Sharp/Blunt Straight 6 1/2 50/Bx
Operating Scissor Sharp/Blunt Straight 6 1/2 50/Bx
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Operating Scissors, 6.5in, Straight with Blunt/Blunt Tip
The Miltex Vantage V95-28 Operating Scissors have a length of 6.5in.. These standard operating scissors have a curved blade with blunt/blunt tip