Scalpel with retractable blade
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Jun 1, 1999
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Mar 27, 1998
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Mar 27, 1998
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A scalpel with a retractable blade comprising a handle having a proximal section grasped by the surgeon and a distal section, and a blade holder slidable in a channel defined in the distal section of the handle. The distal section has a hinged flap to provide access to the blade for removal and replacement of the blade when in the retracted position, and can accommodate disposable blades having a variety of sizes and shapes. The scalpel has an ergonomically shaped button mounted on the blade holder providing fingertip control over retraction and extension of the blade.
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