Retractable Blade Scalpel

Features & Benefits

1. SAFhandleTM safety round tip blade.
2. Three Detent Position – Use, Pass and Dispose.
3. Steadfast Disposal Lock: The blade can be retracted and locked for safe disposal preventing re-use. A click confirms the lock.
4. Visually verify that the blade is safely locked for disposal.
5. Has minimal volume- ideal for kits and disposal volumes.
6. Intuitive Design-the user immediately
   “knows” how to use the product, increasing user confidence and safety.
7. Single handed operation.
8. Colour coded button to identify blade size.
9. Swedish high quality stainless steel blade.
10. Graduated handle.
11. 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.”