Surgical Scissors
Browse new and used surgical scissors at Clear Choice Medical, where each listing photo shows the actual item. Listings cover Metzenbaum and Mayo patterns along with tenotomy, iris, micro and laparoscopic scissors.
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Full-size patterns include Metzenbaum and Mayo scissors for sale, with both straight and curved blades listed. Finer patterns include Stevens tenotomy scissors plus iris, Westcott and Potts scissors. Micro scissors include Castroviejo and Vannas patterns, plus Jacobson and Yasargil designs. Endoscopic types include laparoscopic scissors and arthroscopic hook scissors. Brands in these listings include Jarit and V. Mueller, plus Aesculap, Pilling and Snowden-Pencer. A brand name identifies the equipment in a listing, and Clear Choice Medical is not affiliated with any manufacturer.
To match reusable surgical scissors you already use, compare the pattern name, blade curve and tip style. Overall length is usually listed in inches or centimeters, and blade length may appear in millimeters. Angled patterns may also state the blade angle, such as 45 degrees or 60 degrees. For laparoscopic scissors, check the shaft diameter and working length, such as 5 mm by 33 cm. Their titles may also name a jaw pattern, such as hook or curved, and a jaw action. Single action means one blade stays fixed, while double action means both blades move. Check the handle type in the photos, such as finger rings or a spring handle. Edge and material notes such as SuperCut or tungsten carbide also appear in some titles.
Common questions about Surgical Scissors
What is the difference between Metzenbaum and Mayo scissors?
Metzenbaum scissors are the lighter pattern, while Mayo scissors are bulkier with wider blades. A Metzenbaum has long handles relative to its blades and usually rounded, blunt tips. A Mayo has thick, rounded blade spines and usually semi-blunt tips. Both patterns come in straight and curved versions. Standard Mayo scissors run about 6 to 6 3/4 inches long, and longer versions exist. Metzenbaum lengths in these listings vary widely, so compare the stated overall length. In a listing title, read the pattern name first, then the curve and length. The photos help you confirm the curve and blade profile before you buy.
What are tenotomy scissors?
Tenotomy scissors are fine scissors with long handles and small blades that end in sharp or blunt tips. Stevens and Westcott are two named patterns. Stevens tenotomy scissors use finger ring handles and come straight or curved. Westcott tenotomy scissors use a spring handle and also come with sharp or blunt tips. When you read a listing title, look for the pattern name, the blade curve and the tip style. Then compare overall length and any blade length given in millimeters. Some titles add a side, such as right curved, which describes the blade direction.
What do sharp, blunt and serrated mean on surgical scissors?
Sharp and blunt describe the tips, while serrated describes a cutting edge with fine teeth. A title may pair two words, such as sharp/blunt, to describe each tip separately. SuperCut scissors usually pair one razor edge with one micro-serrated edge. Many SuperCut models have black handles, while gold handles often mark tungsten carbide inserts. Some titles shorten tungsten carbide to TC. These terms describe the blades rather than a separate pattern. Compare them together with the pattern name, curve and overall length. The listing photos show the actual item, so you can check the tips and handle color yourself.