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
Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Delicate Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Straight-Blade Operating Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Straight-Blade Operating Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel.
Fisherbrand™ Sharp-Pointed Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of fine dissection. Perfect for educational, scientific or healthcare application. Fisherbrand™ Sharp-Pointed Dissecting Scissors are finely finished, and highly polished. Made from forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Blunt/Sharp Dissecting Scissors, premium, 6.5 in. (16.5cm)
Epredia™ Shandon Straight Blunt/Sharp Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Fisherbrand™ Fine Precision Scissors
With straight tip.
Fisherbrand™ Premium High Polish Lister Bandage Scissors
Fisherbrand™ Lister Bandage Scissors are stainless steel with one blade with a rounded tip and one blade with a blunt, flattened, probe tip.
Mopec™ Premium Mayo Straight Dissection Scissors
Slightly blunt tips assure controlled, precise, and safe post-mortem dissection with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Epredia™ Shandon™ Straight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors, standard, 4.5 in. (11.4cm)
Epredia™ ShandonStraight Sharp/Sharp Dissecting Scissors are available in Premium and Standard grades.
Fisherbrand™ Standard Dissecting Scissors
Use these scissors for a variety of applications. Fisherbrand™ Standard Dissecting Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Fisherbrand™ Utility Scissors
Fisherbrand Utility Scissors are for general use.
Fisherbrand™ Doyen Abdominal Scissors
Fisherbrand Doyen Abdominal Scissors are forged from surgical-grade stainless steel. Available in multiple styles.
Fisherbrand™ Lister Bandage Scissors
Fisherbrand Lister Bandage Scissors have short, angled blades that won't cut skin.
Mopec™ Fine Vannas Scissors
Fine Vannas Scissors are designed to maximize visibility and have a long taper ideal for precise cuts.
Integra™ Miltex™ Mayo Scissors
Offer outstanding distal cutting capability
Integra™ Miltex™ MeisterHand™ Mayo Dissecting Scissors
distal cutting