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527 scissors across general surgery, microsurgery, vascular, ENT, ophthalmic and dressing use, in straight, curved, angled and bayonet profiles, with supercut and tungsten-carbide options on many patterns.

General surgery: Metzenbaum, Mayo, Iris, Lister bandage, Spencer stitch, Littauer and Knowles. Fine and microsurgical: Stevens tenotomy, Castroviejo, Westcott, Vannas, Yasargil and Jameson-Reynolds. Vascular: Potts-Smith at 25°, 45° and 60°, Diethrich coronary artery and circumflex, Favaloro. Specialty: enterotomy, episiotomy, bipolar, cartilage and blepharoplasty patterns.

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  • Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Straight 15cm
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    Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Straight 15cm

    Mayo-Stille dissecting scissors with straight blades, measuring 15cm. German surgical-steel construction suited for cutting heavy tissue and fascia...

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  • Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Curved 17cm
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    Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Curved 17cm

    Mayo-Stille dissecting scissors with curved blades, measuring 17cm. German surgical-steel construction for cutting fascia and heavy tissue. A 21cm ...

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  • Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Curved 15cm
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    Mayo-Stille Dissecting Scissors Curved 15cm

    Mayo-Stille dissecting scissors with curved blades, measuring 15cm. German surgical-steel construction suited for cutting heavy tissue and fascia i...

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  • Mayo-Noble Dissecting Scissors Straight 17cm
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    Mayo-Noble Dissecting Scissors Straight 17cm

    Mayo-Noble dissecting scissors with straight blades, measuring 17cm. German surgical-steel construction for cutting fascia and heavy tissue in gene...

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  • Mayo-Noble Dissecting Scissors Curved 17cm
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    Mayo-Noble Dissecting Scissors Curved 17cm

    Mayo-Noble dissecting scissors with curved blades, measuring 17cm. German surgical-steel construction for cutting fascia and heavy tissue in genera...

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  • Mayo Supercut, straight, 6
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    Mayo Supercut, straight, 6

    Mayo supercut, straight, 6-inch scissors are surgical scissors with straight blades and a supercut edge, designed for sharp, precise cuts. The 6-in...

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  • Mayo Supercut, curved, 6
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    Mayo Supercut, curved, 6

    Mayo supercut, curved, 6-inch scissors are surgical scissors with curved blades and a supercut edge, designed for sharp and precise cutting. The 6-...

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  • Mayo Scissors, 5 1/2 in. curved beveled titanium
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    Mayo Scissors, 5 1/2 in. curved beveled titanium

    The 5 1/2-inch curved beveled titanium Mayo scissors are compact, high-precision surgical instruments designed for cutting dense tissues with enhan...

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  • Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 6-3/4" Straight
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    Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 6-3/4" Straight

    These are designed for cutting through tough, dense tissues such as fibrous or bulky tissue. Mayo scissors are commonly used in general surgery, or...

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  • Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 6-3/4" Curved
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    Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 6-3/4" Curved

    These scissors are designed for cutting through tougher tissues such as dense, fibrous, or bulky tissue. Mayo scissors are known for their durabili...

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  • Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 5-1/2" Straight
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    Mayo Scissors Beveled Blades 5-1/2" Straight

    Mayo scissors are intended for cutting through tough tissues like dense, fibrous, or bulky tissue. These scissors are commonly used in general surg...

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  • Mayo Dissecting Scissors Straight 15.5 cm
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    Mayo Dissecting Scissors Straight 15.5 cm

    Mayo pattern dissecting scissors with straight blades for cutting heavy tissue, fascia, and sutures during general surgery. Forged from German stai...

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  • Martin Cartilage Scissors Curved Serrated 20 cm
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    Martin Cartilage Scissors Curved Serrated 20 cm

    Martin cartilage scissors with curved, serrated blades, 8 inches (20 cm) overall length. The serrated edge grips cartilage to prevent slippage duri...

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  • Lorenz Bandage Scissors, 23cm
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    Lorenz Bandage Scissors, 23cm

    The Lorenz Bandage Scissors are angled scissors with a blunt probe tip designed for cutting and removing bandages and gauze dressings safely along ...

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  • LOCKLIN Gum Scissors, Curved, Serrated, TC 16.5cm
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    LOCKLIN Gum Scissors, Curved, Serrated, TC 16.5cm

    LOCKLIN gum scissors with curved serrated blades and tungsten-carbide (TC) inserts, 16.5 cm overall length. German surgical-steel construction for ...

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  • LOCKLIN Gum Scissors, Angled, Serrated 16.5cm
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    LOCKLIN Gum Scissors, Angled, Serrated 16.5cm

    LOCKLIN gum scissors with angled blades and serrated cutting edges, 16.5 cm overall length. German surgical-steel construction for gingival and sof...

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  • Littler Scissors Curved 12cm
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    Littler Scissors Curved 12cm

    Littler scissors with curved blades, 12cm overall length. Designed for fine dissection in plastic, reconstructive, and general surgical procedures....

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  • Littauer Stitch Scissors (5 1/8")
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    Littauer Stitch Scissors (5 1/8")

    Littauer Stitch Scissors (5 1/8") are precision surgical scissors designed for suture removal. The 5 1/8" length offers good control, and the sharp...

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  • Littauer Ligature Scissors 14cm
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    Littauer Ligature Scissors 14cm

    Littauer pattern ligature scissors, 14cm overall length with hooked tip for suture removal. German surgical-steel construction. About this instrume...

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  • LISTER Bandage Scissors, TC 14cm
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    LISTER Bandage Scissors, TC 14cm

    LISTER bandage scissors with tungsten-carbide (TC) inserts, 14 cm overall length. German surgical-steel construction for bandage and dressing proce...

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  • Lister Bandage Scissors, Super-cut,
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    Lister Bandage Scissors, Super-cut,

    Lister bandage scissors, super-cut, are specialized scissors designed for cutting bandages and dressings with precision. The super-cut feature ensu...

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  • Lister Bandage Scissors, Large Ring, Super-Cut,
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    Lister Bandage Scissors, Large Ring, Super-Cut,

    Lister Bandage Scissors, Large Ring, Super-Cut are specialized surgical scissors designed for cutting through bandages, dressings, and other materi...

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  • LISTER BANDAGE SCISSORS 7.25"
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    Lister Bandage Scissors 7.25"

    Lister Bandage Scissors are a type of medical scissors designed for cutting bandages, dressings, and other medical materials with precision and saf...

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  • LISTER BANDAGE SCISSORS 3.50"
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    Lister Bandage Scissors 3.50"

    Lister Bandage Scissors 3.50" are an even smaller version of the Lister Bandage Scissors, designed for extreme precision and control in very tight ...

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Metzenbaum or Mayo? It is the blade-to-shank ratio

The two most-used scissors in general surgery, and the confusion between them costs money.

A Metzenbaum has short blades on a long shank. That ratio is what makes it a dissecting scissor - the long shank reaches depth, the short blades open tissue planes with control, and the whole instrument is built light.

A Mayo has longer, heavier blades on a shorter shank. It is built to cut through substantial tissue and suture, and it cuts partly by mass.

Using a Metzenbaum to cut suture is the single most common way a good scissor is ruined. Suture is harder than the tissue a Metzenbaum's fine edge is ground for; a few cuts dull it, and a dull dissecting scissor chews planes instead of opening them. Keep a Mayo on the tray for suture and the Metzenbaum lasts years longer.

Iris scissors, and why there are so many

Iris scissors are short, fine and sharp-tipped - originally ophthalmic, now used anywhere delicate cutting is needed close to the surface. They appear here in straight, curved and angled forms, in supercut and tungsten carbide, in large-ring and standard handles.

The number to read is the length: an 11cm iris works in the fingertips at the surface, and anything longer is a different instrument for a different depth.

Curved, straight, or angled

Not a preference - each solves a different geometry problem.

Straight blades cut along the line of sight. Right for suture, dressings, and cutting towards yourself on a flat field.

Curved blades let the tip follow a plane that curves away, and let the surgeon see past the blade to the tissue beyond it. Most dissection is done curved for this reason.

Angled - the Potts-Smith range at 25°, 45° and 60° - puts the blade at an angle to the shank so it can enter a vessel lying across the working line. On an arteriotomy the angle is what keeps the surgeon's hand out of the view.

Tungsten carbide and supercut: two different upgrades

These get conflated and they solve unrelated problems.

Tungsten carbide means the cutting inserts are a harder material than the instrument body, usually marked with gold rings. The edge lasts substantially longer. That is all it does.

Supercut means one of the two blades carries a micro-serrated edge that stops tissue sliding forward ahead of the cut. It buys control on slippery, elastic tissue - not sharpness. An instrument can be either, both, or neither; see Super Cut Scissors for the detail, including why a supercut edge cannot be resharpened conventionally.

Frequently asked

Which scissors for suture? Mayo, or a dedicated stitch scissor - Spencer or Littauer. Not a Metzenbaum, not an Iris.

What are the gold rings? By convention, gold handles mark tungsten-carbide inserts and black handles mark supercut. It is a convention rather than a standard, so confirm against the catalogue number on a mixed tray.

Can these be resharpened? Conventional edges, yes, many times. Supercut edges need the original serration geometry restored, which most general services cannot do - they hone the serrated blade flat and the instrument quietly stops gripping.

What length do I need? Length follows depth of field, not the size of what you are cutting. Surface work takes 11-14cm; a deep pelvic or thoracic field needs 20cm or more.

Related collections

See also Super Cut Scissors, Surgical Knives & Knife Handles, General Surgery Instruments, Cardiothoracic Instruments and Needle Holders.

Other cutting instruments: Rib Shears, Wire Cutters & Nippers, Orthodontic Cutters, Dissectors, Dermal Instruments, Ophthalmic Instruments and Plastic Surgery.