Safety scalpel

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1993-06-01

1994-08-30

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

30162, 30335, A61B 1732

Patent

active

053423798

ABSTRACT:
A safety scalpel which comprises a disposable cartridge and a permanent handle. The disposable cartridge is releasably engaged to the handle. The scalpel is received solely within the cartridge and can be extended and retracted as desired. The biased retraction of the scalpel minimizes injury to operating personnel. The disposable cartridge enhances safety procedures.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4444184 (1984-04-01), Oretorp
patent: 4491132 (1985-01-01), Aikins
patent: 4499898 (1985-02-01), Knepshield et al.
patent: 4735202 (1988-04-01), Williams
patent: 4985035 (1991-01-01), Torre

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