Protective Shield Scalpel

Features & Benefits

1. Available in two blade specifications:
   
   • DiamantineTM SAFhandleTM coated edge
     high performance blades.
   • SAFhandleTM safety blades.
2. Top- activated button that is ergonomic.
3. Intuitive Design- the user immediately
   “knows” how to use the product, increasing user confidence and safety.
4. Single handed operation.
5. Two Detent Position – Use and Pass.
6. Full range of blade and handle sizes.
7. Color coded button to identify blade size.
8. Swedish high quality stainless steel.
9. Graduated handle
10. Phthalates and Latex free.

Recommendations

AORN in its 2011 document, ‘Sharps Safety in the OR- Lets Walk the Talk,’ AORN endorses, “Use scalpels with safety blades.” CDC recommends, “Do not hand-pass exposed sharps from one person to the other; use a predetermined neutral zone or tray for placing and retrieving used sharps.”