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 Serrated Spay Scissors, 16", J0087L
Serrated, Curved Spay Scissors. 16". for flank approach inspaying heifers.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Vannas Scissors Angle Forward Delicate, Extra fine
All micro scissors have extra fine tips and are 3" (75 mm) long.
Cutting Edge: 5 mm
Tips: Extra fine
Braintree Scientific SuperCut Metzenbaum Scissors,straight, 4.5"""" delicate
SuperCut Metzenbaum Scissors are manufactured with the highest grade surgical stainless steel. Tempered and hardened for a longer sharper life. The SuperCut blade has a specially designed razor sharp edge. **Sold for research purposes only and not for human use**
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Operating Scissors Sharp/Blunt Straight
Operating Scissors Sharp/Blunt Straight
Roboz Surgical OPER SCSR 5 1/2 CURVD S/SOPER
Operating Scissors; Curved; Sharp-Sharp; 5-1/2 in. Length
Med Vet International Miltex Vannas Capsulotomy Scissors, Angled On Flat, Sharp Tips, German, 3.25in, 18-1624
Operating room grade ultra-fine sharp-tip scissors. Angled blades on flat with sharp tips. 3.25in total length. Ideal for ophthalmic, corneal, and optical applications. Made with high-quality German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Iris Scissors, SuperCut, Straight, Sharp/Sharp, German, 4.62in, 5-SC-304
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. SuperCut blades allow for easy use. Applicable in a multitude of environments such as, dental, ophthalmic, oral, and more. Straight sharp/sharp pointed blades. 4.62in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
World Precision Instrument Vitrectomy Scissors, Vertical Opening, Straight, 20G
Vitrectomy scissors are pencil-style scissors with a new, ergonomic handle design with micro-blades that are easy to clean. Two models available, straight and angled. These scissors designed for vitrectomy, an ophthalmalogical procedure.
Vitrectomy is the surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humor, the gel that fills the eyeball, in order to correct retinal issues like retinal tears, macular holes, floaters and more. During surgery, an ophthalmologist penetrates the white of the eye, the sclera, and inserts the instruments necessary to complete the surgery.
Fine Science Tools Vannas Spring Scissors, 4mm Cutting Edge, Curved, 10.5 cm
Tip Shape: Curved/ Tips: Sharp/ Cutting Edge: 4mm/ Tip Diameter: 0.15mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 10.5cm/ Serrated: No