Retractable-bladed surgical scalpel

Details Retractable-bladed surgical scalpel Retractable-bladed surgical scalpel

1992-06-01

1993-04-13

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

30151, 30335, A61B 1732

Patent

active

052017486

ABSTRACT:
A surgical scalpel having a replacable, retractable cutting blade which may be locked in the operating or deployed position using a single digit on one hand is described. Safety of hospital personnel and medical waste disposal personnel is achieved without loss of function or convenience of the scalpel.

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