Surgical scalpel
US4516575A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical scalpel for use in ophthalmic and other forms of surgery having a blade that can be adjustably extended beyond a foot. The scalpel also includes an indicator for showing the length of the blade that is exposed beyond the foot. The indicator can be calibrated to compensate for variations in blade length and other manufacturing tolerances.
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