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 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.
Med Vet International Miltex Knowles Bandage Scissors, Angled, German, 5.5in, Mh5-561
Durable, lightweight, dependable, and designed for cutting thick dressing material like bandages or gauze. Angled blades to allow access to hard to reach places. 5.5in in length. Made with high-quality, medical-grade German steel.
Fine Science Tools METZENBAUM BABY SCISSORS
Tips:Blunt-Blunt, Alloy / Material:Stainless Steel,Cutting Edge:35mm,Length:14.5cm,Tip Shape: Straight
Med Vet International Miltex Meisterhand Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Curved, Fine, Sharp Points, German, 4.5in, Mh5-306Tc
Miltex Meisterhand Iris Scissors, Tungsten Carbide, Curved, Fine, Sharp Points, German, 4.5in, Mh5-306Tc
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Operating Scissor Sharp/Blunt Straight 6 1/2 50/Bx
Operating Scissor Sharp/Blunt Straight 6 1/2 50/Bx
Med Vet International Surgical Scissors Curved B/B, J0075B
Surgical Scissors. Available in a variety of points. Economy. Curved. B/B 5 1/2"
Electron Microscopy Sciences Operating Scissors Tungsten-Carbide Edges Curved, 110 mm OAL
High quality scissors with large rings.
Tips: Curved
OAL: 110 mm
Sklar Instruments Scissors, Surgi-OR Spencer Stitch Scissors, Sklar 3-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA.
Scissors, Surgi-OR Spencer Stitch Scissors, Sklar, 3-1/2 in., Blunt/Blunt, Straight, Smooth, Stainless Steel, EA. Surgi-OR Spencer Stitch Scissors are primarily used for suture removal. These scissors have a small hook shaped tip on one blade that slides under sutures to slightly lift them before cutting for removal. This hook also holds the suture so it does not slip off the blade of the scissors prior to cutting. They are most commonly available in lengths of 3-1/2 in. and 4-1/2 in. and therefore typically have smaller, more delicate tips that are used for removing smaller sutures. They should not be used for cutting tissue. Hand-crafted in Pakistan, Surgi-OR mid-grade instruments are forged from the highest quality Japanese steel and provide reliable instrumentation for the operating room and other surgical centers.
Enterprise Technology Solutions IRIS 13.5 Qt. Lift-Off Lid Sto
13 5 Qt Lift-Off Lid Storage Tote 10 6 x 16 1 x 5 9 Clear/Gray
INTEGRA LIFE SCIENCES Metzenbaum Scissors Curved 5 1/2 50/Box
Metzenbaum Scissors Curved 5 1/2 50/Box
