Surgical Scissors

Surgical Scissors

Surgical scissors are specialized instruments primarily employed for cutting during surgical procedures. They encompass a variety of types including bandage scissors, dissecting scissors, iris scissors, operating scissors, stitch scissors, tenotomy scissors, metzenbaum scissors, and plastic surgery scissors. Crafted from highly durable stainless steel, surgical scissors are engineered for enduring resilience. Some scissors feature tungsten carbide reinforcements along their cutting edges, enhancing their sharpness and prolonging their lifespan.

Two main types of scissors are commonly utilized in surgeries:

• Ring scissors resemble conventional utility scissors, featuring two finger loops.
• Spring scissors, primarily used in delicate procedures like eye surgery or microsurgery, possess handles terminating in flat springs connected by a pivot joint. The cutting motion is achieved by compressing the handles, and upon release, the spring action facilitates the opening of the jaws.

Surgical scissors are available in different blade configurations, including blunt/blunt, blunt/sharp, and sharp/sharp.

Materials commonly used in the construction of surgical scissors include stainless steel, zirconia ceramic, nitinol, and titanium.