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
Electron Microscopy Sciences Paper Cutting Scissors,8"
Stainless steel sheers with black enameled handles are ideal for cutting paper.
Fine Science Tools Vannas Spring Scissors, 2mm Cutting Edge, Curved, 8 cm
Tip Shape: Curved/ Tips: Sharp/ Cutting Edge: 2mm/ Tip Diameter: 0.05mm/ Alloy / Material: Stainless Steel/ Length: 8cm/ Serrated: No
Med Vet International Miltex Vantage Universal Bandage And Utility Scissors, 7.5in., Green Handle
The Miltex Vantage V95-1029 universal bandage and utility scissors are 7.5" in length and have green handles. They are designed to cut bandage and gauze, cast material, metal sheets, and tough clothing material. Autoclavable to 143C or 290F for easy sterilization.
Med Vet International Miltex Instrument Cleaner, 12/Case, 3-720
Miltex Instrument Cleaner, 12/Case, 3-720
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Operating Scissor Blunt/Blunt Straight 5 1/2 50/Bx
Operating Scissor Blunt/Blunt Straight 5 1/2 50/Bx
Med Vet International Miltex Metzenbaum Scissors, 7in, Straight
The Miltex 5-181 Metzenbaum Scissors are surgical scissors designed for cutting delicate tissue and blunt dissection. These scissors are made of German grade stainless steel and have a length of 7in..
Med Vet International Miltex Supercut Mayo Scissors, 5.5in., Curved
The Miltex 5-SC-122 SuperCut Mayo Scissors are made of German grade stainless steel. These 5.5in. operating scissors have a black handle, curved blades, and 2 blunt tips.
Med Vet International Miltex Lister Bandage Scissors, 3.5in.
The Miltex 5-510 Lister bandage scissors are commonly used for dressings and drapes. This type of bandage scissors have a length of 3.5in. and a blunt tip that helps lift the bandage away from the skin.
World Precision Instrument Mayo Scissors, 14cm, Straight, German
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 semi-blunt tips that are straight or curved. The surgical scissors are 14 cm (5.5") long. The length of the blade determines the reach of the scissors when you are dissecting. 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. These surgical scissors are available in surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel. Both metals are suitable for sterilization by autoclaving or chemically. Always clean your surgical instruments promptly after use. Cleaning helps to minimize staining and preserve the life of your fine surgical instruments.
Roboz Surgical BEEBEE SURGICAL SHEERS
The 4 in.(10cm) straight Beebee shears have very strong blades that cut bones, wires or metal plates with ease.
Braintree Scientific Iris Scissors, Standard Pattern,Straight, 4.5""""
Iris Scissors, Standard Pattern, for precise vascular and neurological dissection. Ideal for small specimens. 4 1/2" (114.3mm) **Sold for research purposes only and not for human use**