Product details

A scalpel is a bladed surgical instrument used to make cuts into the body. This is a very sharp instrument and comes in various sizes for different types of cuts and surgeries. Most blades are made of either carbon or stainless (medical grade) steel. The number on a scalpel is an indication of its size and shape. In simple words, it is a shorthand code to label the characteristics of a blade. The numbering system dates back to 1915 when Morgan Parker and Charles Russell Brand patented the two-piece design of handle and blade. 

A scalpel blade holder is a surgical instrument designed to securely hold and manipulate scalpel blades during medical procedures. Here's a detailed description:

Features

Material: Typically made from high-quality stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.

Design: Ergonomically designed for a comfortable grip, allowing precise control during surgical procedures.

Compatibility: Available in various sizes and types to fit different scalpel blades, such as #3, #4, and #7 handles.

Safety: Equipped with a secure locking mechanism to hold the blade firmly in place, reducing the risk of accidental injury.

Sterilization: Can be easily sterilized using standard medical sterilization techniques, ensuring hygiene and safety.

Types

Flat Grip Holders: Commonly used for everyday surgical procedures, providing a stable and comfortable grip.

Round Grip Holders: Preferred by some surgeons for their ergonomic design and ease of use.

Instrument Placement Rest: A tool to keep the scalpel holder away from contamination sources when not in use.

Applications

Surgery: Used in various surgical procedures to make precise incisions.

Laboratory: Employed in laboratory settings for tasks such as dissection and tissue culture.

Educational: Utilized in medical training and education to teach students proper surgical techniques

Specifications

Key Features

Advantages:

Using a disposable scalpel instead of a surgical blade (fitting the blade on a re-usable handle) reduces or even saves the incidences of injuries during fitting or removing contaminated edges from grips. Occupational illness arising from cross-infection (particularly of highly infectious and life-threatening diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and C) caused through injuries (wounds) sustained during the removal of blades from handles are lessened. 

Since the scalpels are meant for one-time use only, the sterility of a freshly opened disposable scalpel is guaranteed, unlike in the case of re-usable handles.

While carrying out the surgery with disposable scalpels, a surgeon can approximate the cut made by him/her with the help of a graduated scale of the handle after or during the completion of the surgery.

Blades of stainless steel have a hardness of 700 HV or 58.5 HRC.

After use, the disposable scalpels have a protective cape/guard for the blade used so the scalpel can be safely disposed of in the operation theater/room disposal box. As a result, there is no probability of any risk involved due to piercing caused by the sharp blade.

Specifications

SKU: GE840SK4DHNBZNAFAMZ

Weight (kg): 0.02

Certifications: Eco Friendly

Main Material: stainless steel