Stitch removing scissors are surgical scissors used to remove sutures1. There are several types of suture removal scissors, including:
Spencer Stitch Scissors: the most common suture-cutting scissors, with a small hook at the blade's tip1.
Standard Stitch Scissors: versatile surgical scissors1.
Littauer Stitch Scissors: possess high tensile strength1.
Stitch suture removal scissors, color coated straight 5 ½"1.
Westcott Stitch Scissors 4"1.
To remove a stitch, take hold of the knot at the top of the stitch with tweezers and gently pull upward. Slide the scissors under the thread, close to the knot, and cut the thread2.