Shield for surgical scalpel blades

Details Shield for surgical scalpel blades Shield for surgical scalpel blades

1992-10-07

1993-10-05

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Instruments

Cutting, puncturing or piercing

606172, 30151, A61B 1732

Patent

active

052500640

ABSTRACT:
The surgical instrument guard described herein comprises a shield which fits over the blade of a scalpel and prevents accidental contact or "sticks" with the blade when not in surgical use. In one modification pressure of the surgeon's thumb or finger lifts the shield away from the blade so that the blade may be used in surgery. When the pressure is released, the shield returns to its protective position. In another modification the position of the blade is controlled by a peg or short bar extending into a slot in the side of a protective shield. The shield may be moved forward or backward as far as the slot can move with respect to the peg. When the shield is in the forward position, the shield covers the blade and protects against accidental "sticks". When the shield is moved backward, the blade is exposed and is available for surgical use.

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patent: 4091537 (1978-05-01), Stevenson, Jr.
patent: 4523379 (1985-06-01), Osterhout et al.
patent: 4980977 (1991-01-01), Motin et al.

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