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 Vannas Spring Scissors, 8.5cm, Straight, 7mm Blades
Our Vannas scissors are specialized spring scissors designed for precision cutting and often used by scientific researchers. They are named after the Swedish scientist Gunnar Vannas who invented them in the 1940s. Compared with other spring scissors, Vannas scissors are distinguished by their delicate, thin, sharp tips. These surgical scissors have a super fine blade and 0.025 x 0.015mm fine tips. The slender, pointed tips allows for precise cutting with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Choose between straight or curved blades. Manufactured with surgical grade stainless steel, these scissors are durable and resistant to corrosion. As with all your surgical instruments, these scissors should be cleaned immediately after use to ensure a long service life and minimize staining or corrosion. These Vannas are autoclavable.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 11.5cm, Blunt/Blunt, Straight, German
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of straight surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 11.5 cm length is a smaller size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. These surgical scissors are available with a variety of tips, including two sharp pointed blades, one sharp and one blunt blade, or two blunt blades. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 14.5 cm, Curved, Tungsten Carbide, German
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
World Precision Instrument Spring Scissors, 10.5cm, Curved, 8mm Blades, German
Spring scissors are fine surgical instruments for making small, precision cuts. They are 10.5cm long, and fit comfortably into your hand. The spring mechanism that allows for smooth, precise cutting action, which reduces the risk of tissue damage or trauma. Choose either straight or curved for the 8mm blade. The curved surgical scissors are often used in ophthalmology to make precise incisions in the cornea or delicate tissues. The curved tip gives greater visibility at the tip of the scissors. The straight blades are more often used in microdissection, microsurgery or plastic surgery. The spring handled surgical scissors are preferred by left-handed surgeons, because they can be used ambidextrously. This gives the left-handed surgeon a more natural cutting action, which means the surgeon has greater control of the tip and the cutting movement.
World Precision Instrument Spencer Stitch Scissors, 10.75cm, German
Spencer Stitch Scissors are stitch-cutting scissors or suture scissors for removing sutures or stitches. Spencer Stitch Scissors have a relatively short, straight, and narrow blades. The tips of Spencer stitch scissors are blunt rather than sharp to minimize the risk of accidentally puncturing or damaging underlying tissues while cutting sutures. One blade is notched to provide improved grip and traction when cutting through sutures, preventing slippage and ensuring clean cuts of just the suture. The ring handles give you a firm, comfortable grip for precision control. They come in a variety of lengths, from 9.0 cm to 13.25 cm. Shorter handles typically offer more control, and longer handles give you greater reach. These Spencer Stitch Scissors are manufactured from surgical grade stainless steel or premium German steel, both of which are autoclavable. WPI recommends properly cleaning all your surgical instruments promptly after use.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Sharp/Sharp, Straight
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 14 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. These surgical scissors are available with a variety of tips, including two sharp pointed blades, one sharp and one blunt blade, or two blunt blades. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Sharp/Blunt, Curved
Ring-handled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 14 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. These operating scissors are curved giving you a better view of the subject. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. These surgical scissors are available with a variety of tips, including two sharp pointed blades, one sharp and one blunt blade, or two blunt blades. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Metzenbaum Scissors, 11.5 cm, Straight, German
The shaft of Metzenbaum scissors is longer than the blades. They are used to cut delicate tissue or dissect blunt tissue. The tips are semi-blunt, and they are available in curved or straight styles.
- Stainless steel
World Precision Instrument Olsen-Hegar Needle Holder with Suture Scissors, 14cm, Serrated, TC Inserts, SS, German
Olsen-Hegar Needle Holders are a dual purpose surgical instrument, combining the functions of a needle holder and surgical scissors into one instrument. This is ideal for suturing, because you can grasp the needle for stitching and use the integrated scissors for trimming the ends without reaching for a different surgical instrument. Streamline your suturing process and save time. Simultaneously, you can reduce the risk of dropping needles. Designed but the American surgeon Dr. George Olsen and gynecologist Dr. Douglas Hegar, the Olsen-Hegar needle holders are often used in orthopedics, plastic surgery, and any application requiring surturing. Life science researchers doing in vivo animal studies like implanting electrodes would also find this instrument useful. Researchers working with microinjection or microfluidics would also benefit from the dual use of this needle holder/scissors combination.
World Precision Instrument Operating Scissors, 14cm, Angled
Ring-handled and Angled Operating Scissors are a pair of surgical scissors commonly used in general surgery for cutting and dissecting tissues. The 14 cm length is a versatile size that can be used for a variety of procedures, including biological and medical research. Our operating scissors are for general use in dissection, preparation of tissue samples, and small animal surgeries. The angle of the blades allows for greater flexibility and precision in cutting in areas that may be hard to reach with straight scissors. These surgical scissors have two sharp, pointed tips. They are available in both surgical grade stainless steel and our premium German steel, making them more durable and resistant to corrosion. Our Operating Scissors are designed to withstand the high heat and chemical exposure of the sterilization process. They may be autoclaved.
World Precision Instrument Mayo Scissors, 14cm, Curved, 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.
World Precision Instrument Westcott Curved Scissors, 11.5cm, Curved, Blunt, 21mm Tips, Titanium
Titanium Westcott Spring Scissors are popular spring handled scissors that automatically reopen after each cut. Westcott brand spring scissors give you an ergonomic and comfortable grip, reducing hand strain and fatigue during repetitive cutting tasks. Westcott spring scissors are perfect for ambidextrous use, often preferred by left-handed individuals. The tips of these surgical scissors are 11.5 cm (4.5”) long with 21 mm curved blades. They have blunt tips. Our Westcott spring scissors are constructed from titanium, which is 40% lighter than stainless steel, reducing hand fatigue. Titanium scissors are non-magnetic, making them perfect for MRI applications. Titanium is corrosion resistant, an excellent choice for environments with nitric acid, chloride, saltwater, and industrial and organic chemicals. When heated or cooled, the dimensions of titanium alloy change less than half of what stainless steel alloys will, making titanium surgical instruments much more durable.
World Precision Instrument Vannas Spring Scissors, 8.2cm, Angled up, Titanium
Our Vannas spring scissors are specialized spring scissors designed for precision cutting and often used by scientific researchers. They are named after the Swedish scientist Gunnar Vannas who invented them in the 1940s. Compared with other spring scissors, Vannas spring scissors are distinguished by their delicate, thin, sharp tips. These surgical scissors have 9.5mm blades and sharp tips. The slender, pointed tips allows for precise cutting with minimal damage to surrounding tissues. Choose between straight or angled blades. Manufactured with titanium, these scissors are non-magnetic, lightweight, durable and resistant to corrosion. Like all spring scissors, these are an excellent choice for left-handed operators, because they can be used ambidextrously. To properly care for your surgical instruments, these scissors should be cleaned immediately after use to ensure a long service life and minimize staining or corrosion. These Vannas are autoclavable.
Med Vet International Mayo-Stille Scissors 5.5" Curved German
The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.
Med Vet International Mayo-Stille Scissors 6.75" Curved German
The Von Klaus line of instruments is made of high quality German stainless steel, expertly crafted and comes with a lifetime warranty when used for their intended surgical purpose.