McPherson-Vannas Spring Scissors, 8cm

$238
$238

503214

From $238 - $256
From $238 - $256
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Designed for precise cutting in microsurgery and delicate laboratory dissections, McPherson-Vannas spring scissors combine fine tips, short blades, and smooth spring action for controlled cutting in confined spaces. Their lightweight, ergonomic design helps reduce hand fatigue during repetitive procedures, while the spring handle supports comfortable right- or left-handed operation.

Choose from straight, curved, 45° angled, or angled-on-flat configurations to match your approach and improve access to the surgical site. Each instrument is made from surgical-grade stainless steel and may be chemically sterilized or autoclaved according to your laboratory’s validated procedures.

Details

Features

  • 8cm (3") Long
  • 5mm Blades
  • Variety of tips
  • Spring handles for ambidextrous use
  • Surgical grade stainless steel

Benefits

  • Precise cutting of delicate tissue
  • Short blades for control in confined areas
  • Fine tips improve visibility at the cutting site
  • Smooth spring action reduces hand fatigue
  • Ambidextrous design
  • Surgical-grade stainless steel
  • Multiple blade and tip configurations
  • Autoclavable and compatible with appropriate chemical sterilants

Options

Order # Blades Blade Length Tip Width Best Suited For
503214 45° Angled to Side 5 mm  0.22 mm Approaching tissue from the side or working around an obstruction
503215 Straight 3 mm 0.22 mm Direct, highly controlled cutting in very confined spaces
503216 Angled on Flat 5 mm  0.50 mm Accessing tissue at a shallow working angle
503217 Curved 5 mm 0.30 mm Improving visibility while reducing the risk of puncturing delicate tissue

Applications

Applications McPherson-Vannas spring scissors are commonly selected for:

  • Microsurgical dissection
  • Neuroscience research
  • Ophthalmic research procedures
  • Vascular and soft-tissue dissection
  • Cutting membranes and other delicate specimens
  • Procedures requiring precise access in confined working areas

Care & Sterilization

Clean the scissors promptly after each use to prevent biological material from drying on the blades or spring mechanism. Rinse, clean, disinfect, and sterilize the instrument according to your laboratory’s validated procedures. These stainless steel scissors may be sterilized using an appropriate chemical sterilant or autoclave process.

Avoid using the scissors on material that is too thick or hard for the selected blade configuration, as this may damage the fine cutting edges or affect blade alignment.

Resources

Surgical Instrument Care and Handling Instructions

FAQs

What are McPherson-Vannas spring scissors used for?

McPherson-Vannas scissors are designed for precise cutting and dissection of delicate tissue during microsurgical and laboratory procedures. Their short blades and fine tips provide control and visibility in confined working areas.

How are McPherson-Vannas scissors different from standard Vannas scissors?

McPherson-Vannas scissors are especially compact and are offered with very fine tips and several blade orientations. This makes them particularly useful when access, visibility, and precise control are priorities.

What is the advantage of a spring-handle scissors design?

The spring handle automatically reopens the blades after each cut, allowing quick, controlled cutting with less repetitive finger movement. The design is also comfortable for both right- and left-handed users.

McPherson-Vannas Spring Scissors, 8cm

$238.00

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