Super Fine Vannas Spring Scissors, 8 cm

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$281
$281

501778

From $281 - $295
From $281 - $295
Tip Shape

Prices valid in USA, Canada, and PR only.

WPI SuperFine Vannas Scissors are designed for controlled cutting in research applications where tissue preservation and tip precision are critical. Their narrow 3 mm blades and ultra-fine 0.015 × 0.015 mm tips allow researchers to make small, accurate cuts while minimizing disruption to surrounding tissue. The lightweight spring-action design provides responsive control during repetitive or delicate procedures. Choose straight blades for direct cutting or curved blades when improved visibility and access are needed around small anatomical structures. Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, these scissors are corrosion resistant and autoclavable for repeated laboratory use.

Details

Ultra-fine 0.015 mm tips for precise microsurgical cutting with minimal disturbance to surrounding tissue

Features

  • Super-fine 0.015 × 0.015 mm tips
  • Short 3 mm blades for controlled cutting
  • Available with straight or curved tips
  • Surgical-grade stainless steel
  • Autoclavable for repeated laboratory use
  • 8 cm (3") Long

The tip profile for SuperFine Vannas Scissors

Straight tips: (501778) Best for direct, controlled cuts when the tissue is clearly visible and accessible.

Curved tips: (501839) Help improve visibility and access when working around delicate structures or within confined spaces.

Ideal Applications

  • Fine tissue dissection
  • Microvascular and neurological research
  • Cutting membranes and delicate connective tissue
  • Small-animal surgical preparations
  • Ophthalmic and microsurgical research
  • Procedures requiring minimal tissue disturbance

Resources

Surgical Instrument Care and Handling Instructions

Surgical Instruments Resource Center

Specifications

Specification Details
Overall length 8 cm
Blade length 3 mm
Tip dimensions 0.015 × 0.015 mm
Tip styles Straight or curved
Material Surgical-grade stainless steel
Sterilization Autoclavable
Straight order code 501778
Curved order code 501839

FAQs

How are Vannas different from standard spring scissors?

Vannas scissors have particularly slender, sharp tips and short blades designed for finer, more controlled cutting than many general-purpose spring scissors.

What are Vannas scissors used for?

Vannas scissors are used for precision cutting and delicate tissue dissection in microsurgical and laboratory research. Their short blades and fine tips help researchers make controlled cuts while minimizing damage to nearby tissue.

Super Fine Vannas Spring Scissors, 8 cm

$281.00

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