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 Miltex Utility Scissors, Curved, Sharp/Blunt, One Serrated Blade, Heavy Pattern, German, 6.5in, 1704
Scissors designed for use in medical, surgical, or laboratory settings. Made to be used in a number of applications, such as surgical, education, veterinary, and much more. Molded with curved blades ending with sharp/blunt tips. One of the blades has serrations to prevent slippage. 6.5in total length. Put together with high-quality, medical grade German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex MeisterHand Iris Scissors, Curved, Standard Flat Shanks, German, 4in, MH18-1416
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. Fabricated with MeisterHand signature craftsmanship. Applicable in a multitude of environments such as, dental, ophthalmic, oral, and more. 4in total. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Knapp iris Scissors, Curved, Blunt/Blunt, German, 4in, MH18-1428
Universal scissors for cutting sutures, tissue, gauze, bandages, and more. Applicable in a multitude of environments such as, dental, ophthalmic, oral, and more. Curved blades with blunt/blunt tips. 4in total length. Made with high-quality, high-end German steel.
Med Vet International Miltex Metzenbaum Scissors, 5in., Curved with Delicate Pattern
The Miltex 5-284 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 5in..
Sklar Instruments Sterilization Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
Sterilization Sklar Microscopy Surgical 1/EA
