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Iris Scissors

Iris scissors are short, fine scissors with sharp tips. They were designed for eye surgery and are now used anywhere delicate cutting is needed close to the surface - dermatology, plastic surgery, podiatry, oral surgery, veterinary work and fine suture removal.

This collection covers straight, curved and angled Iris scissors from 3½" to 4½" (9-11cm), in standard, ribbon-type, large-ring and micro versions, supercut and tungsten carbide, plus the Knapp, Barraquer and McPherson-Vannas iris patterns.

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  • Iris Fine Operating Scissors, Curved, 11cm
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    Iris Fine Operating Scissors, Curved, 11cm

    Iris fine operating scissors with curved blades, 11cm overall length. German surgical-steel construction for ophthalmic, dermatologic, and other de...

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    $31.19 - $31.19
    $31.19
    $31.19 - $31.19
    $31.19

What this collection covers

  • Standard Iris scissors - straight, curved and angled, sharp/sharp, 3½"-4½".
  • Fine operating and Iris Select - finer blades for precise cutting.
  • Large-ring Iris - bigger finger rings for gloved or larger hands.
  • Micro and ribbon-type Iris - small blades for very fine work.
  • Supercut and tungsten carbide (GG) - serrated-edge and carbide-insert versions.
  • Ophthalmic iris patterns - Knapp, Barraquer and McPherson-Vannas.

Straight, curved or angled?

Straight for cutting along the line of sight - sutures, dressings, trimming on a flat surface. Curved for following a contour and undermining skin, with the blade out of your view. Angled for reaching across a field when the hand needs to stay to one side.

Length is the number to read

An 11cm (4½") Iris is the common all-round size and works in the fingertips at the surface. 9cm (3½") is for the finest work. Anything much longer is no longer an Iris - for deeper fine dissection, look at Metzenbaum or Stevens tenotomy scissors in the main scissors collection.

Frequently asked questions

What are Iris scissors used for? Fine cutting near the surface - skin and subcutaneous tissue, fine sutures, and ophthalmic, plastic, dermatology, podiatry and dental procedures.

Can I use Iris scissors to remove sutures? For fine sutures, yes. A dedicated stitch scissor with a hooked blade slips under the suture more easily.

Iris or Stevens tenotomy scissors? Both are fine. Stevens has a longer, slimmer shank for reaching a little deeper, usually with blunt tips. Iris is shorter, with sharp tips, for surface work.

What does GG mean? Gold grip - by convention, tungsten carbide inserts.

Why large rings? Easier control with gloves or larger fingers, without changing the blade.

Related collections

Back to all Surgical Scissors. See also Metzenbaum Scissors, Mayo Scissors, Super Cut Scissors, Ophthalmic Instruments, Dermal Instruments and Plastic Surgery.