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 Spring Scissors, 14cm, Curved, German
Spring scissors are fine surgical instruments for making small, precision cuts. They are 14cm long, and fit comfortably into your hand. The longer spring scissors may fit more naturally in a larger hand. WPI offers spring scissors that range from 9.5 to 14cm in length. 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 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.
Quality Lab Accessories 4.75IN BENT 316 SS CANNULA
4.75'' (120mm) Bent 316 SS Cannula with SS Luer Lock & Perm SS Tip for Hanson/QLA "HR" style filters. For 900mL Sampling.
Electron Microscopy Sciences EMS ProCut Scissors are designed for users who need a high-performing, long-lasting, and cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications, including both industrial and life science settings.
The EMS ProCut line is conceived for those professional users that need high-performing and long-lasting products with a cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications. This line includes the most common geometries and iconic design. Made of fine steel, hardened and tempered with state-of-the art technologies, hand finished by artisans and double nickel-plated to provide a shield against wear and corrosion, these scissors have all the features needed for industrial use and general applications.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
World Precision Instrument Vannas Spring Scissors, 8 cm (3"), 5 mm Long Blades, 0.1 mm Angled Tips, 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.
Med Vet International Miltex Metzenbaum Scissors, Straight, Delicate Pattern, German, 8in, 5-183
Used for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. Great for surgery and suture material. Equipped with extra-long handles and short-blades for deep cuts into the body. Kept in most operating rooms, surgical bays, and other medical settings. 8in in length. Straight blades with a delicate pattern. Made with medical grade German steel.
