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Iris scissors — manufacturer / publisher reference. Variants may differ.
Image: SURTEX Instruments · Source / originalIris scissors
Iris scissors
What is its use?
Performs fine soft-tissue cutting where a small precise scissors is appropriate.
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How to recognise it.
- Small finger-ring scissors.
- Short fine pointed blades.
- Straight and curved variants exist.
Mayo scissors are heavier; Metzenbaum has longer shanks relative to its blades.
Name the parts.
Point to each part on your specimen as you say its name.
- Rings
- Shanks
- Pivot
- Fine blades
- Tips
Think first. Then reveal.
Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.
01What identifies an Iris scissors profile?+
Small size with short fine blades.
02Does its name limit every use to the eye?+
No. Appropriate patterns are also used for fine work in other specialties.
Read the references.
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