Rib Shears
Rib Shears
An image of the shears open, showing the screw head on the front of the pivot.
Name/Title
Rib ShearsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.204Tags
spring, movable pivot, screw, surgical, rib shears, shearsDescription
Spring scissors with a movable pivot. The spring mechanism opens the scissors automatically after each cut. A clip fixed to the top of one of the shanks keeps the scissors closed when not in use. Probably rib shears - very similar to a pair held by the Science Museum in London.Category
Scissors, Surgical