Retractable surgical blade device and associated method

Details Retractable surgical blade device and associated method Retractable surgical blade device and associated method

1994-07-11

1996-07-02

Jackson, Gary

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

30162, 30335, A61B 1732, B26B 306

Patent

active

055317545

ABSTRACT:
A retractable surgical blade includes a handle defining a channel and a surgical blade member. The surgical blade member includes a body to which is secured a surgical blade. The body has a portion which engages the channel so that the surgical blade member can move from a cutting position in which the surgical blade projects from the handle and can be employed in a surgical procedure to a retracted position in which the surgical blade is disposed in the channel. When in the retracted position, the surgical blade is unable to cut or stab persons associated with the surgical procedure. The device further includes cooperating locking members on the handle and the body to position the surgical blade member in the desired position. An associated method of performing a surgical procedure is also disclosed.

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