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 tool 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

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.

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.

These give the surgeon a wide range of options to choose from when planning a surgical cutting strategy.

Bandage Scissors Dissecting Scissors Iris Scissors Operating Scissors Stitch Scissors Tenotomy Scissors Plastic Surgery Scissors