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
World Precision Instrument Student Spring Scissors, 9.5cm, Straight, Blunt/Blunt
Our Student Spring Scissors are surgical instruments for making small, precision cuts. They are 9.5cm long, and fit comfortably into your hand. These have blunt tips or sharp/ball tips, which adds a little protection against surrounding tissue damage. For example, if you need to avoid nipping blood vessels or nerves in tight spaces, a blunt pair of surgical scissors may be your answer. The pair with one pointed tip and one ball tip (often called Metzenbaum spring scissors) gives you sharp, precise cuts and adds the safety of the ball tip to protect surrounding tissues. These scissors are often preferred by inexperienced surgeons and students. The spring mechanism that allows for smooth, precise cutting action, which reduces the risk of tissue damage or trauma. The spring scissors also help to mitigate hand fatigue, because they spring back naturally after you make your cut. Choose either straight or curved for the 6mm blade.
World Precision Instrument Mayo Scissors, 20cm, SuperCut, Curved
SuperCut Mayo Scissors, also called Mayo Dissecting Scissors, are surgical scissors made popular by the Mayo Clinic. They have ring handles and long, straight, thick blades with blunt tips that are straight or curved. The surgical scissors vary in length from 14 cm (5.5") to 25 cm (9.8"). Longer blades give you greater reach for deeper dissection. The blades are sturdy for heavy duty work like cutting connective tissues, fascia, and sutures. Mayo Scissors are often used for dissection, where the blunt tips prevent accidental damage to surrounding tissue and may be used to delicately probe. They may also be used for dressing and bandage removal.
World Precision Instrument Ergonomic Mini-Scissors, 13 cm
Innovative design of these cutters lessens operator hand strain. Cutting capacity: 20 AWG (0.8 mm) soft wire. 0.005’’ (0.127 mm) mylar, plastic and shielded cable.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS Tungsten Carbide Metzenbaum Scissors with Curved Blades 9"
These Metzenbaum scissors are made from Tungsten Carbide and have narrow blunt tips. The unique tungsten carbide cutting edge provides effortless, yet accurate, cuts through the toughest of surgical or autopsy tissue. Scissor shanks are tempered to the ideal hardness to allow proper flexibility and comfort. Finger rings are well rounded and polished allowing better feel while preventing finger fatigue during complex dissection cases.
Blade: Curved
OAL: 9"
World Precision Instrument Vannas Spring Scissors, 8 cm (3"), 5 mm Blades, 0.1 mm Tips, Curved, German Made, Stainless Steel, WPI Premium
Our vannas scissors are specialized spring scissors designed for precision cutting and often used by scientific researchers. They are named after the Swedish scientist Gunnar Vannas who invented them in the 1940s. Compared with other spring scissors, vannas scissors are distinguished by their delicate, thin, sharp tips. The slender, pointed tips allows for precise cutting with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Manufactured with surgical grade stainless steel, these scissors are durable and resistant to corrosion.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Surgi-OR Strabismus Scissors, Sklar 4-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Surgi-OR Strabismus Scissors, Sklar, 4-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Surgi-OR Strabismus Scissors are an ophthalmic dissecting instrument primarily used during procedures for the treatment of Strabismus, otherwise known as in.cross-eyes. in. Hand-crafted in Pakistan, these mid-grade instruments are forged from the highest quality Japanese steel and provide reliable instrumentation for the operating room and other surgical centers. Surgi-OR instruments are a cost-effective line of instruments that must meet Sklar's quality standards. This product is curved with smooth, blunt/blunt tips and a length of 4-1/2 inches.
World Precision Instrument Spring Scissors, 10.5cm, Curved, 8mm Blades
Spring scissors are fine surgical instruments for making small, precision cuts. They are 10.5cm long, and fit comfortably into your hand. The spring mechanism that allows for smooth, precise cutting action, which reduces the risk of tissue damage or trauma. Choose either straight or curved for the 8mm blade. The curved surgical scissors are often used in ophthalmology to make precise incisions in the cornea or delicate tissues. The curved tip gives greater visibility at the tip of the scissors. The straight blades are more often used in microdissection, microsurgery or plastic surgery. The spring handled surgical scissors are preferred by left-handed surgeons, because they can be used ambidextrously. This gives the left-handed surgeon a more natural cutting action, which means the surgeon has greater control of the tip and the cutting movement.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Sklar klartMetzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, 9 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Razor, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Sklar, Sklarlite Sklarhone Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors, 9 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Razor, Stainless Steel, EA. Sklarlite Sklarhone Metzenbaum Dissecting Scissors are used for dissecting and cutting tissue only. These scissors are not recommended for cutting sutures, drains, or heavy tissue. The Sklarlite Sklarhone combination provides the surgeon with a lightweight, precision instrument that allows the user to make the sharp incisions of a knife with the cutting ability of scissors, all while having greater control and experiencing less fatigue. This instrument is identified by dual black finger rings. This product is curved, has a smooth, razor edge with two blunt tips, and an overall length of 9 inches.
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Merit Operating Scissors, Sklar 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Merit Operating Scissors, Sklar, 5-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Curved, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Merit 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. Merit instruments are Sklars office-grade line of products and most commonly utilized for routine and in-office minor procedures.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
