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Mayo Scissors
Alloy / Material: Surgical Stainless Steel (Inox) Length: 15 cm Tip Shape: Straight Tips: Blunt/Blunt Use: Heavy tissue & suture cutting
Mayo Scissors
Mayo Scissors are heavy-duty general-purpose surgical scissors used for cutting tough tissue, fascia, sutures, and ligatures. The blunt-tip straight 15 cm pattern is the classic Mayo design — robust, durable, and a standard inclusion in any surgical pack. While Iris or Vannas scissors handle delicate microsurgical cutting, the Mayo handles everything else.
Specifications
- Catalog number: 14010-15
- Alloy / Material: Surgical Stainless Steel (Inox)
- Length: 15 cm
- Tip Shape: Straight
- Tips: Blunt/Blunt
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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 Mayo Scissors used for in animal surgery?
Mayo Scissors are heavy-duty surgical scissors used for cutting tough tissue, fascia, sutures, and ligatures during animal surgery. They complement finer instruments like Iris and Vannas scissors, handling the cuts where blade strength matters more than fineness.
What material is the Mayo Scissors made from?
The Mayo Scissors are manufactured from high-grade surgical stainless steel (Inox), providing excellent corrosion resistance, durability, and autoclave compatibility.
Is the Mayo Scissors autoclavable and reusable?
Yes. The Mayo Scissors withstand standard autoclave cycles (121 °C, 15 min) and can be reused across many procedures when properly cleaned, inspected, and lubricated.
Which animal species is the Mayo Scissors appropriate for?
The 15 cm Mayo Scissors are suitable for surgery on rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and larger animals where heavier tissue cutting is needed. For very small mouse work, Iris Scissors (9-11 cm) are typically preferred.
What is the difference between Mayo Scissors and Metzenbaum Scissors?
Mayo Scissors (14010-15) are heavier with blunt tips, designed for tough tissue and sutures. Metzenbaum Scissors are thinner, longer, and designed for delicate dissection of fragile tissue. A complete surgical pack typically includes both: Mayo for heavy cutting, Metzenbaum for delicate dissection.
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