Sklar Operating Scissors, Straight and Curved Options
A range of operating scissors from Sklar in straight and curved patterns with sharp or blunt tip options, used for general tissue and suture cutting.
The Sklar Operating Scissors are a general purpose cutting instrument used throughout surgery for dividing tissue, suture material and dressings wherever a controlled cut is needed. This listing spans a wide range of configurations, covering straight and curved blades in multiple lengths from 4-1/2 inches upward, with tip combinations of sharp and blunt to suit different tasks, and it includes a left handed option for surgeons who prefer that orientation.
Straight blades give a direct line of cut for superficial work, while curved blades let the surgeon follow the contour of tissue in a deeper or angled field. The choice between sharp and blunt tips reflects how close the cut needs to be to delicate structures, with blunt tips favoured where accidental puncture must be avoided.
Operating scissors of this kind are used in essentially every surgical specialty and are among the highest turnover instruments in any theatre, so departments typically stock a broad selection of the available configurations.
