Surgical Scissors
A necessary component of the surgical tray, scissors come in the surgical
sharps category. They are used for cutting or dissecting the tissues. They
are also used for cutting sutures and bandages etc. Scissors are required
for all types of surgeries. And there is a specific scissor for every single
procedure. Surgical scissors are always required in any surgical procedure
and valued for strength and dual-edge design which are not found in
traditional scalpels and blades. These high precision cutting tools are
manufactured to the highest specifications and can be autoclaved several
times before any signs of corrosion appear.
Materials
- Stainless Steels
- Zirconia Ceramic
- Nitinol
- Titanium
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Features
When choosing the material of construction of surgical scissors, consider
the following properties:
- Shape control during heat treat.
- Corrosion resistance.
- Wear Resistance.
- Influence on point or edge characteristics.
- Toughness or shock resistance.
- Size and finish.
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Variations of surgical scissors
Surgical scissors are available in various shapes and sizes. They are
available in various configurations like
- Bent
- Curved
- Hooked
- Large
- Small
- Straight
- Curved or straight tips
- Different blade and handle lengths
- Blunt/sharp blades
- Sharp/sharp blades
- Blunt/blunt blades
- Serrated and straight edged blades etc.
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These give the surgeon a wide range of options to choose from when
planning a surgical cutting strategy.
