Vannas Scissors — Pattern and Clinical Use
Vannas scissors cut structures measured in fractions of a millimetre. The blades are tiny and sharply pointed, actuated by spring handles that let the surgeon cut with a light squeeze rather than ring handles, and the whole instrument is designed to work under an operating microscope. They are used for capsulotomy, iridectomy, membrane cutting and fine suture division.
At this blade size, manufacturing tolerance is unforgiving — the cutting edges must meet along their entire short length under magnification, because any gap means the instrument pushes tissue aside instead of dividing it.
Vannas Scissors Variants and Specifications
Standard Vannas patterns.
| Variant | Specification / use |
|---|---|
| Straight blade | Direct cutting in the line of sight |
| Curved blade | Following contours |
| Angled blade | Clears the optical path |
| Sharp tips | Precise entry and cutting |
| Blunt tips | Reduced perforation risk |
| Spring handle | Light squeeze actuation |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge Vannas scissors from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Blade meeting is verified along the full cutting length under high magnification, since any gap pushes tissue aside rather than cutting. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on full-length blade meeting under magnification, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Vannas Scissors From Surgical Star
Vannas scissors are a premium micro-surgical line sold to ophthalmic surgeons and eye hospitals, and are also used in microvascular and neurosurgical micro work.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every Vannas scissors can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the handle, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Manufactured under an ISO 13485 quality system, CE-marked to EU MDR 2017/745 and covered by US FDA establishment registration. A certificate of conformity and an ASTM F899 material certificate for the exact steel grade ship with your order.
MOQs are low and new-brand friendly, and vary with pattern, finish and branding. Pricing is direct from the factory and tiered by volume. After you approve a branded pre-production sample, bulk production typically runs four to six weeks and ships worldwide DDP with HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Vannas scissors used for?
Capsulotomy, iridectomy, membrane cutting and fine suture division — intraocular work at a scale requiring an operating microscope.
Sharp or blunt tips?
Sharp tips give precise entry and cutting; blunt tips reduce the risk of perforating adjacent structures. Both are stocked.
Why is blade meeting so critical?
At this blade size any gap means the scissors push tissue aside rather than dividing it, so meeting is verified under high magnification.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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