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Iris Scissors
Alloy / Material: Surgical Stainless Steel (Inox) Length: 9 cm Cutting Edge: 16 mm Tip Shape: Straight Tips: Sharp/Sharp
Iris Scissors
Iris Scissors are the classic general-purpose surgical scissors for delicate dissection in small animal surgery. The 16 mm straight cutting edge with sharp/sharp tips gives clean, precise cuts in skin, fascia, and other tissues. At 9 cm overall length, they balance reach with control for benchtop rodent surgery.
Specifications
- Catalog number: 14060-09
- Alloy / Material: Surgical Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Length: 9 cm
- Cutting Edge: 16 mm
- Tip Shape: Straight
- Tips: Sharp/Sharp
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Fine Science Tools microsurgery instruments — including forceps, scissors, and surgical clips — are standard in animal surgery labs worldwide. They are cited across thousands of neuroscience, physiology, and pharmacology studies involving rodent surgeries, stereotaxic procedures, and tissue preparation.
What is the Iris Scissors used for in animal research?
Iris Scissors are general-purpose surgical scissors used for delicate dissection of skin, fascia, sutures, and soft tissues in small animal surgery. The sharp/sharp tip configuration and 16 mm cutting edge make them versatile workhorse instruments for rodent surgical workflows.
What material is the Iris Scissors made from?
The Iris Scissors are manufactured from high-grade surgical stainless steel (Inox), providing excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and autoclave compatibility.
Is the Iris Scissors autoclavable and reusable?
Yes. The Iris Scissors withstand standard autoclave cycles (121 °C, 15 min) and can be reused across many procedures when properly cleaned and inspected.
Which animal species is the Iris Scissors appropriate for?
The 9 cm Iris Scissors are dimensioned for surgery on mice, rats, and other small animals, providing the right balance of reach and precision for benchtop rodent surgery.
What variants of the Iris Scissors are available?
FST offers Iris Scissors in multiple lengths (9-11.5 cm), tip configurations (straight or curved), and tip styles (sharp/sharp, blunt/blunt, blunt/sharp). The 14060-09 model is the straight sharp/sharp 9 cm version — the most common general-purpose configuration. Contact NBT Ltd for help selecting the right variant for your protocol.
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