- Sterile scalpel is used for surgical procedures that require precise incisions
Uses
- Specialty incisions:
- The #12 blade is small, pointed, and crescent-shaped with the cutting edge on the inside of the curve
- Its unique shape is designed for specific, precise incisions
- Suture removal:
- One of the most common uses for a #12 blade is cutting sutures due to its hooked design
- Dental and oral surgery:
- It is often used in dental surgery to raise skin flaps and to remove excess composite resin in the interproximal and facial regions of the teeth
- Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures:
- The hook-shaped tip is also utilized for tonsillectomies and curved incisions in delicate areas
- Other specialized surgeries:
- It is sometimes used for arteriotomies and during cleft palate procedures
Features
- Size ##12 blade:
- The blade is made of durable stainless steel and features a small, pointed, crescent shape
- Disposable:
- Each scalpel is single-use, which eliminates the need for sterilization and reduces the risk of cross-contamination
- Sterile:
- The scalpels are individually packaged in peel-open foil packs to maintain sterility prior to use
- Material:
- It features a durable stainless steel blade and a plastic handle
- Handle features:
- The plastic handle includes a millimeter scale for measurement reference during procedures
- Quality assurance:
- The product is tested for consistent high quality and assured quality to international standards
