Passive SED- No safety feature to activate or obstruct deep incision.
Available with several blade types:
DiamantineTM SAFhandleTM coated edge high performance blades
SAFhandleTM safety blades
Provides clear view of the surgical site.
Can be easily used in either hand.
Premium handle strengthens the blade and enhances cutting action.
Full range of blade and handle sizes.
Clearly identified blade size.
Phthalates and Latex free.
Swedish high quality stainless steel blade.
Graduated handle.
Rigid blade guard.
No blade remover device required.
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.”