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
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ Strabismus Scissors, 10.5cm
For ophthalmic procedures
Excelta™ Trimmer Scissors
Excellent for pattern cutting
Integra™ Miltex™ Pencil-Type Micro Scissors
Delicate tips
Integra™ Miltex™ Micro-Vannas Scissors
Ultra fine blades
Integra™ Miltex™ Wire Cutting Scissors
One serrated blade
Excelta™ Delicate Cutting Scissors
Excelta™ Three Star extremely precise Tempered Stainless Steel (AISI 420) Scissors are ideal for delicate cutting applications. They provide a comfortable grip with a contemporary design.
Integra™ Miltex™ Spencer Stitch Scissors
Notched blade on one side
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ O'Brien Stitch Scissors
For cutting sutures
Integra™ Miltex™ Bandage and Utility Scissors
All-purpose hospital shears
Surgical Design™ Premier Mayo Dissecting Scissors
Surgical Design™ Premier Mayo Dissecting Scissors are used to cut dense and deep tissue as well as cut materials such as cotton, guaze, needles, sutures and more.
Integra™ Miltex™ Vannas Capsulotomy Scissors
For intraocular, ear, nose and throat procedures
Excelta™ Blunt Tipped Safety Blade Scissors
Excelta™ Tempered Stainless Steel (AISI 420) High Precision Scissors feature blunt tipped safety blades.
Surgical Design™ O.R. Grade Knowles Bandage Scissors, Anti-glare
O.R.-grade Knowles bandage scissors with an anti-glare finish support precise dressing and bandage cutting.
Integra™ Miltex™ Mid Grade Iris Scissors
All-purpose scissors