- Provides a safe, sterile cutting instrument for medical professionals and reduce the risk of sharps injuries with a stainless steel #10 blade with a long handle, as well as a protective, locking, and retractable safety shield
Uses
- Tissue Separation:
- It is primarily used for making incisions, dissections, and punctures in general and specialty surgical procedures
- Broad Healthcare Settings:
- It is utilized by surgeons and nurses in hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgical centers, and emergency departments
- Controlled Access:
- It is often marked as a prescription ("RX") item, intended for use only by licensed medical practitioners
Features
- Size 10 Stainless Steel Blade:
- It is equipped with a precision-ground stainless steel blade, suitable for a range of surgical applications
- Long Handle Design:
- This provides extended reach and enhanced control for precise surgical work compared to standard handles
- Locking Retractable Shield:
- It has a clear protective cover that stays over the blade during assembly and disposal to prevent accidental contact
- One-Handed Activation:
- It is designed for easy, intuitive activation by both right- and left-handed users
- Ergonomic Nonslip Grip:
- It includes a plastic handle (often surgical green) with a nonslip grip and a centimeter scale for added utility during procedures
- Sterile and Latex-Free:
- It is individually packaged to ensure sterility and made without natural rubber latex
Benefits
- Sharps Injury Prevention:
- The locking shield significantly reduces the risk of accidental needle sticks and exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Compliance:
- It helps healthcare facilities comply with OSHA and federal safety legislation regarding sharps safety
- Reduced Infection Risk:
- Its single-use, disposable design eliminates the need for re-sterilization, minimizing cross-contamination and healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)
- Familiar Tactile Feel:
- It is designed to maintain the weight and feel of conventional scalpels, allowing clinicians to use standard techniques without compromise
Contents
- (10) Size 10 Bard-Parker Sterile Protected Disposable Long Handle Scalpels per box
- 10 Boxes per case
