Surgical Scissors PDF

Lister Bandage Scissors Other Names: Bandage scissors, nurse’s scissors Category: Cutting and dissecting Uses: Versatile instrument with multiple uses; mostly used for sizing dressings and removing circumferential bandages, but also cuts tougher materials such as plaster, fabric, and umbilical cord....

Lister Bandage Scissors Other Names: Bandage scissors, nurse’s scissors Category: Cutting and dissecting Uses: Versatile instrument with multiple uses; mostly used for sizing dressings and removing circumferential bandages, but also cuts tougher materials such as plaster, fabric, and umbilical cord. 155 Lister Bandage Scissors Description: The jaws are angled with the lower blade being slightly longer. The tip of the lower blade features a flattened, blunt nodule designed to slide between bandages and skin without cutting the patient. This feature allows the Lister Bandage Scissor to be used during cesarean sections - opening the uterus without causing damage to the baby. Ring handles can be equal in size or with one ring larger; scissors are angled with smooth blunt/blunt tips, and various lengths. Notes: The screw must be securely tightened; check for signs of wear and replace when dull or professionally sharpen. Shown: OR Grade - 7 ¼” smooth, blunt/blunt tips. 156 Operating Scissors – Straight Other Names: Surgical scissors, suture scissors, nurse’s scissors Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: Used for general cutting of sutures, gauze and other materials; sharp blades are used to cut tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissection; blunt blades are used for cutting materials such as tubing or gauze. Description: Multi-purpose cutting and dissecting scissors with sharp/blunt, sharp/sharp, or blunt/blunt tip configurations; straight or curved and varying sharpness and lengths. Notes: The screw must be securely tightened; check for signs of wear and sharpen blades regularly as needed. Shown: OR Grade – 5 ½” straight, sharp/blunt tips. 157 Operating Scissors – Curved Other Names: Surgical scissors, suture scissors, nurse’s scissors Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: Used for general cutting of sutures, gauze and other materials; sharp blades are used to cut tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissection; blunt blades are used for cutting materials such as sutures, tubing or gauze. Description: Multi-purpose cutting and dissecting scissors, with sharp/blunt, sharp/sharp or blunt/blunt tip configurations; straight or curved and varying sharpness and lengths. Notes: Screw must be securely tightened; check for signs of wear and sharpen blades as needed. Shown: OR Grade – 5 ½” curved, sharp/blunt tips. 158 Mayo Scissors – Straight Other Names: Dissecting scissors, suture scissors, heavy tissue scissors, Mayos Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: A versatile instrument used in multiple procedures and settings; the straight version is primarily used for cutting surface tissue or sutures, but both straight and curved may be used interchangeably depending on procedure and physician preference. Description: With a standard beveled blade, Mayos are straight or curved, and have a variety of lengths, a selection of special features and are made with blunt tips. Notes: These scissors are used for cutting tissue. The screw must be securely tightened; check for signs of wear and sharpen regularly as needed. Shown: OR Grade - 6 ¾” straight, smooth, blunt/blunt tips. 159 Mayo Scissors – Curved Other Names: Dissecting scissors, suture scissors, heavy tissue scissors, Mayos Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: These scissors are versatile and used in multiple procedures and settings; the curved version are commonly used for cutting or dissecting deep or dense tissue, but both straight and curved Mayos may be used interchangeably depending on procedure and physician preference. Description: With a standard beveled blade, Mayo scissors are straight or curved, have a variety of lengths, a selection of special features and are made with blunt or sharp tips. Notes: The screw must be securely tightened; check for signs of wear and sharpen regularly as needed. Shown: OR Grade - 6 ¾” curved, smooth, blunt/blunt tips. 160 Tungsten Carbide Operating Scissors – Straight Other Names: Surgical scissors Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: These scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. Sharp scissors cut through tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissecting. Blunt scissors are more often used for cutting tubing or gauze. Description: Tungsten Carbide instruments are identified by gold handles. With three available tip configurations: sharp/sharp, sharp/blunt and blunt/blunt, straight or curved and multiple lengths. Notes: TC instruments are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than other standard instruments. TC inserts are permanently bonded to the instrument, maximizing control and precision. Shown: OR Grade - 5 ½” straight, smooth, sharp/sharp tips 161 Tungsten Carbide Operating Scissors – Curved Other Names: Surgical scissors Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: These scissors are used for general, multipurpose cutting and dissecting. Sharp scissors cut through tougher tissue and are frequently used for dissecting. Blunt scissors are more often used for cutting tubing or gauze. Description: Tungsten Carbide instruments are identified by gold handles. With three available tip configurations: sharp/sharp, sharp/blunt and blunt/blunt, straight or curved and multiple lengths. Notes: TC instruments are designed to stay sharp for a significantly longer period of time than other standard instruments. Inserts are permanently bonded to the instrument, maximizing control and precision. Shown: OR Grade - 5 ½” curved, smooth, sharp/sharp tips. 162 Tungsten Carbide Iris Scissors Other Names: Eye suture scissors, plastic scissors Category: Cutting and Dissecting Uses: Originally designed for ophthalmic procedures, Tungsten Carbide Iris Scissors have become a multipurpose instrument used in various surgical environments, emergency rooms, OB/GYN and dermatologic procedures. These fine, thin scissors are ideal for detailed dissection of fine tissue and fine suture removal. Description: Identified by their gold coated finger rings, the tungsten carbide is bonded onto the scissors for maximized control and precision. Notes: Tungsten Carbide scissors provide an exceptionally durable and hard cutting edge: designed to stay sharp for a longer period of time than standard scissors. Shown: OR Grade - 4 ½” straight, smooth, sharp/sharp tips. 163