Operating Scissors
Operating scissors are the general-purpose scissors of the operating room, used for cutting sutures, dressings and tissue. Medfort makes them in every blade combination, with straight and curved blades and standard or slim profiles (codes SI-01010201 to SI-01010256).
Where they are used
They are used in general surgery, every surgical specialty, emergency rooms, wards, clinics and dressing rooms.
Our range
- Operating scissors: sharp/sharp, sharp/blunt and blunt/blunt tips
- Straight and curved blades
- Standard and slim-profile patterns in several lengths
Material and finish
These instruments are made from surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards. Cutting edges are hardened and hand-honed, and the blades are set so they close smoothly from the joint to the tip. Many patterns also come with SuperCut edges, which have one razor-sharp blade and one micro-serrated blade, or with tungsten carbide (TC) inserts, which stay sharp far longer and are marked with gold handles.
How to choose
Sharp/sharp tips cut fine sutures. Sharp/blunt tips are the most versatile, with one point to start the cut and one blunt blade to protect tissue. Blunt/blunt tips are the safest choice for cutting dressings near the skin. Slim-profile scissors give a lighter feel and better view.
Quality control
Every pair of scissors is test-cut before packing. We check that the blades meet evenly from the joint to the tip, that the cut is clean and smooth along the whole edge, and that the joint is neither loose nor stiff. Hardness is checked after heat treatment, and every pair is passivated to improve corrosion resistance.
Sharpening and repair
Even the best scissors lose their edge over time, and a blunt scissor tears tissue instead of cutting it. We can resharpen, realign and recondition Medfort scissors to restore a clean, smooth cut. Keeping a spare pair of your most-used patterns means one can be sent for sharpening while the other stays in use.
Care and sterilization
Clean scissors straight after use and open the blades fully for washing. Dry them well and put a drop of instrument lubricant on the joint. Store them so the cutting edges do not touch heavy instruments. They are suitable for standard steam sterilization. Scissors can be resharpened to extend their working life.
Ordering and custom sizes
You can order single instruments, mixed quantities or complete sets, and we supply hospitals, clinics, distributors and government tenders. If you need a pattern, length or size that is not listed, send us a drawing, a sample or a catalogue reference and we will quote for it. We also offer OEM and private label manufacturing, with your logo laser-etched on the instrument and your own packaging. Please contact us for prices, delivery times and shipping to your country.
Frequently asked questions
Which tip combination is most common? Sharp/blunt is the most popular general-purpose choice.
Are TC versions available? Yes. See our TC UltraCut and TC SuperCut categories.
Why choose Medfort
- Manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan, the world's centre of surgical instrument making
- Surgical grade stainless steel to AISI, ASTM and DIN standards
- ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and CE marked manufacturing
- OEM and private label manufacturing available
- Single instruments, bulk orders and complete sets
Need a quote, a custom size or a complete set? Email [email protected] or call +92 349 0444976.
