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Grey Medical offers more than 100 surgical scissors for general surgery, plastic surgery, vascular work and everyday ward use. Every pair is made from surgical-grade stainless steel and finished for a smooth, controlled cut from the hinge to the tip.

Types of Surgical Scissors

  • Metzenbaum scissors: long, slim scissors for dissecting delicate soft tissue, available in standard, baby and Super-Cut versions.
  • Mayo scissors: heavier scissors with semi-blunt blades for cutting tough tissue such as fascia, and for cutting sutures.
  • Iris scissors: small, sharp scissors for fine, precise cuts in delicate procedures.
  • Stevens tenotomy scissors: fine dissecting scissors for plastic, ophthalmic and reconstructive surgery, in delicate and slender styles.
  • Potts and Cooley scissors: angled vascular scissors for opening and trimming blood vessels.
  • Ragnell and Jamison scissors: fine dissecting scissors used in plastic surgery.
  • Operating and bandage scissors: including Lister bandage scissors for cutting dressings safely next to the skin.

Super-Cut, Ultimate-Cut and TC Scissors

Alongside standard patterns, we offer Super-Cut and Ultimate-Cut scissors with one razor-sharp blade for an extra-clean cut through tissue, and tungsten carbide (TC) scissors whose hard inserts stay sharp much longer than plain steel. TC scissors are easy to identify by their gold finger rings.

How to Choose the Right Surgical Scissors

Pick curved blades for dissecting around structures and straight blades for cutting sutures and dressings. Choose blunt tips to protect surrounding tissue, sharp tips for precise cuts, and a longer length for work deep inside a body cavity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Metzenbaum and Mayo scissors?

Metzenbaum scissors are longer and lighter, with thin blades for delicate tissue. Mayo scissors are shorter and heavier, made for tough tissue and for cutting sutures.

Why do some surgical scissors have gold handles?

Gold handles mark tungsten carbide (TC) scissors, which have hard inserts on the blades that keep a sharp edge for much longer.

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