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 Iris Scissors with Straight Blades, 2-Fine Point, 4-1/2" OAL
These high quality Iris scissors have fine points and are made of stainless steel.
Points: 2-Fine
OAL: 4-1/2"
Med Vet International Miltex Operating Scissors, Straight, Sharp/Blunt, 12 Pack, Eg5-16
The Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway is a high-quality tubular device designed to help keep patients’ airways open for improved oxygenation and ventilation. The Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway features a fixed flange end to limit the depth of insertion and internal striations to allow for smoother passage of suction catheters. Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway Kits include an assortment of airways in multiple sizes to accommodate patients’ specific needs, and packets of lubrication jelly for added convenience. Each kit comes with either 6 or 9 airways for ultimate versatility. The Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway is designed for nasal insertion to help create and maintain an open and secure airway. The Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway features a fixed flange end for safer insertion and internal striations for optimal suctioning efficiency. Dynarex Nasopharyngeal Airway Kits include an assortment of airways in multiple sizes.
Electron Microscopy Sciences Dissecting Scissors Curved, 5.5"
Stainless steel Mayo dissecting scissors with a polished finish.
OAL: 5½"
Enterprise Technology Solutions Acme United Corporation All Purpose Scissors, 8" Straight, Blue
All-purpose 8" scissors have straight plastic handles. Ideal for light everyday use in the home or office. Lightweight, durable, stainless steel blades are corrosion-resistant. Scissors can be used by left-handed or right-handed cutters.
Sklar Instruments Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Needle Holder Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite Vannas Scissors Straight
MicroPoint Featherlite Style DS-1 has straight Vannas Scissors has 5mm smooth blades.
OAL: 125 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences Castro Viejo Scissors with Curved Blades Model 51-12
5mm long, curved blades, very delicate.
Model: 51-12
OAL: 130 mm
Electron Microscopy Sciences MicroPoint™ Featherlite Stork Style Scissors, Universal
MicroPoint Featherlite Style DS-G with 10mm long and smooth blades.
OAL: 125 mm
Andwin Scientific ACCUEDGE SCISSORS
The Tissue-Tek Accu-Edge replaceable blade scissors are ideal tool for performing anatomical sectioning of tissues. The blades can be easily inserted and removed, which removes the time, expense, and incovenience of sharpening. This product is autoclavable and is sold individually.
