- A reusable surgical instrument supports the Bard-Parker® safety blade cartridges which combines the traditional weight and feel of a classic scalpel with modern safety-engineered technology
Uses
- Deep Tissue Procedures:
- The "L" (Long) handle is for tissue separation, puncturing, or cutting, especially for use in areas difficult to reach with standard-length handles
- Surgical Settings:
- It is used in operating rooms, clinics, and outpatient facilities
Features
- Size 4L (Long):
- The handle is 7-7/8 inches long. This design is for better reach in deep-cavity surgical procedures
- Safety Shield System:
- It includes a locking retractable shield which covers the blade during assembly, use, and disposal and has one-handed activation
- Reusable Metal Construction:
- It is made from stainless steel which provides the weight, feel, and balance of traditional scalpels
- Blade Compatibility:
- It is designed to be used with Size 4 safety blades (blade sizes 12–25)
- Ambidextrous Design:
- The activation mechanism works for both right- and left-handed practitioners
- Non-Sterile & Autoclavable:
- It is supplied non-sterile, but it can be cleaned and sterilized for repeated use
Benefits
- Injury Prevention:
- It reduces the risk of sharps injuries and also reduces exposure to contaminated blades
- Regulatory Compliance:
- It helps medical facilities meet OSHA and federal safety legislation regarding the use of safety-engineered sharps
- Precision & Control:
- It keeps the tactile performance of a standard metal scalpel which ensures surgical precision is not compromised
- Cost-Effectiveness:
- It is reusable and durable so it provides a long-term solution for surgical departments compared to disposable option
