Scalpel with retractable blade

Details Scalpel with retractable blade Scalpel with retractable blade

1998-03-27

1999-06-01

Buiz, Michael

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

606182, A61B 1732

Patent

active

059084324

ABSTRACT:
A scalpel with a retractable blade comprising a handle having a proximal section grasped by the surgeon and a distal section, and a blade holder slidable in a channel defined in the distal section of the handle. The distal section has a hinged flap to provide access to the blade for removal and replacement of the blade when in the retracted position, and can accommodate disposable blades having a variety of sizes and shapes. The scalpel has an ergonomically shaped button mounted on the blade holder providing fingertip control over retraction and extension of the blade.

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