A
scalpel is like a surgical knife, small in size, but extremely sharp.
Dissecting scalpels are an indispensable tool in any biology lab where
dissections are done. Scalpels consist of two parts. Scalpel handles and
Scalpel blades. While Scalpel handles are used repeatedly, Scalpel blades
are generally discarded after use. Scalpels are available both as disposable
or reusable. Re-usable scalpels generally features attached blades which can
be re sharped. However these days non attached blades that can be disposed
and replaced is the more common and viable option. In the category of
reusable Scalpels, stainless steel is used as a manufacturing material. High
quality stainless steel scalpels can be mirror polished or sand finished.
For more economical options plastic blades or chrome plating can be used.
Disposable scalpels primarily consist of a handle made of plastic and an
extensible blade. After a single use the whole Dissection Scalpel is
discarded. Scalpel blades both sterile and non-sterile are usually
manufactured using hardened and tempered steel. For medical dissection,
blades made of high carbon steel are used. Using the latest techniques
carbon steel scalpel blades gets vacuum hardened, ground and sharpened for
optimum use.
Types of Dissection Scalpels
Disposable
Scalpels
Disposable scalpels are for one time use. Scalpel handles are generally
made of plastic, with Stainless steel Scalpel blades. Features of Disposable
Scalpels to look for include
- Non slip and sturdy plastic Scalpel handles
- Protective plastic sleeves in Scalpel handles
- Only use of premium quality, stainless steel blades
- Though sterile and non sterile both blades are used, but sterile
blades reduces the contamination chances.
- Using retractable blades can offer protection from accidental
injuries.
Screw
Lock Scalpel
The Screw lock Scalpel with stainless steel handles makes changing of the
blades an easy task. The Screw lock scalpel features a lock-on device for
extra safety so that the chances of the blade coming off in course of work
is minimized.
Microdissection Scalpel
Microdissection scalpel is very much suitable for accurate dissection work
under a stereo microscope. Only premium quality surgical stainless steel is
used in their manufacturing process. Pointed tips ensure a a sharp incision.
A new range
of Disposable Scalpels: Instant Scalpel
A new range to hit the popular disposable scalpel category is a Blade
breaker that can make an "instant" disposable scalpel. As compared
with conventional disposable scalpels or blades, the blades in this “
Instant Scalpel” can be disposed of more frequently without added
costs. Further blades can easily be sized according to individual
applications. The three steps to an “ Instant Scalpel” is given
below.
By
squeezing the handle a blade is locked by the blade breaker. The locking
mechanism gets engaged automatically.
While
the blade is supported against a flat surface the blade breaker is
twisted towards the blade. The blade gets snapped along the line of the
pincers.
The
“Instant scalpel is ready to be used. When the blades needs to be
discarded after use it can be easily done. The locking mechanism is
disengaged by a mere push of the spring loaded clip and pincers gets
opened . Similarly the new blades can again be repositioned.
Related products in this category
Scalpel Blade Remover
A disposable scalpel blade is often removed from a scalpel blade by hand.
This is a practice which is fraught with risk. Not only there is every
danger that the student can get grievously injured but it also increases the
chances of exposure to blood- borne and contact pathogens. So to prevent
these types of risks, a Scalpel Blade Remover is devised. Scalpel Blade
Removers are primarily instruments used for removing blades from a scalpel
handle safely. A common Scalpel Blade Remover works like this, a scalpel is
just inserted into the Scalpel Blade Remover, a button is pressed and the
handle pulled out. The sharp blades are securely retained in a disposable
unit. Usually a normal Scalpel blade remover can easily handle anything
between 150 -300 used blades. Scalpel Blade remover is usually available in
two forms a disposable one made with plastic or one made with stainless
steel.
