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
Integra™ Miltex™ Lightweight Operating Scissors
Delicate pattern designed for pediatric, vascular and other delicate procedures
Integra™ Miltex™ Bonn Miniature Iris Scissors
Blade length: 3.5 in. (8.9cm)
Excelta™ Precision Fine Blade Scissors
Excelta™ miniature fine blade stainless steel (AISI 440) scissors feature carbide blades for cutting tough materials in confined places. They are open at rest.
Integra™ Miltex™ Brophy Scissors
Straight design for operating applications
Graham-Field™ Grafco™ Knowles Bandage Scissors
Stainless-steel bandage scissors
Integra™ Miltex™ McPherson-Vannas Micro Iris Scissors
For fine detail work of ophthalmological surgery
Integra™ Miltex™ Lister Bandage Scissors
Extra fine
Integra™ Miltex™ Plaster Shears
For removal of plaster casts
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ Metzenbaum (Lahey) Scissors
Standard pattern
Ampco Cutting Shears
Non-sparking, non-magnetic, and corrosion-resistant cutting shears. Made in the USA with German components.
Excelta™ Precision Pointed Blade Scissors
Excelta™ thin pointed blade scissors are made of stainless steel (AISI 440) with carbide blades. While the carbide blades allow for cutting tough material, the slim blades are great for intricate work.
Excelta™ Fine Blade Scissors
Stainless steel construction features long handles
Excelta™ Self-Opening Scissors
With simple squeeze action for precision cutting applications
Excelta™ Very Fine Blade Scissors
Excelta™ Very Fine Blade Stainless Steel (AISI 440) Scissors with extra-long handles provide better cutting leverage.
Integra™ Miltex™ Dissecting Scissors
For post-mortem and necropsy applications