Description
The smallest, most precise scissors in the Hu-Friedy surgical line — built for delicate cutting, flap refinement, and suture trimming in confined intraoral spaces.
Hu-Friedy Iris Scissors are compact, narrow-bladed precision scissors designed for the kind of fine soft-tissue work where a larger instrument would compromise control or access. At 11.5 cm / 4.5", they offer exceptional tactile feedback and cutting accuracy in tight operative fields — periodontal flaps, microsurgical sites, and anywhere precision matters more than power.
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When to Choose Iris Scissors
- When trimming delicate soft tissue in tight or highly visible operative areas
- When refining surgical flaps with precision and minimal trauma
- When cutting sutures in confined spaces where a larger scissor would be unwieldy
- When working under magnification (loupes or microscope) where instrument size and glare control matter
- In microsurgical and periodontal procedures demanding the highest level of cutting control
Choosing Your Configuration
Design/Shape
- Curved — Follows anatomical contours; preferred for flap refinement and tissue trimming around curved surfaces
- Straight — Direct cutting action; preferred for suture cutting and straight-line tissue work
Material/Finish
- Stainless Steel — Standard surgical stainless; reliable, consistent cutting performance at the entry price point
- Super Cut — One serrated blade for enhanced grip and cutting efficiency on slippery or delicate tissue; reduces tissue push-away
- Perma Sharp — Enhanced edge retention for longer-lasting sharpness between sharpenings; preferred for high-volume practices
- Black Line — Anti-glare black finish reduces reflection under operatory lighting and magnification; ideal for loupe or microscope-assisted procedures
Key Features
- Compact 11.5 cm / 4.5" length — maximum control in confined intraoral spaces
- Small, lightweight profile — enhanced tactile feedback and maneuverability
- Narrow, sharp blades — clean, precise cutting with minimal tissue trauma
- Curved and straight configurations — select based on access and technique
- Four material options — Stainless Steel, Super Cut, Perma Sharp, Black Line
- High-quality Hu-Friedy manufacturing — consistent performance and instrument longevity
Clinical Applications
- Periodontal flap surgery — tissue trimming and flap refinement
- Microsurgical procedures requiring maximum precision
- Suture cutting in confined or highly visible operative areas
- Implant soft-tissue management
- Any procedure where instrument size and cutting precision are critical
Available SKUs
- S17 — Straight, Stainless Steel — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S17SC — Straight, Super Cut — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S5082 — Straight, Perma Sharp — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S17SCX — Straight, Black Line — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S18 — Curved, Stainless Steel — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S18SC — Curved, Super Cut — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S5083 — Curved, Perma Sharp — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
- S18SCX — Curved, Black Line — 11.5 cm / 4.5"
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