Gauge for calibrating surgical scalpel
US4815218A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 14, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F9/0133
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical scalpel having an extendable blade, said blade being extended by rotating a movable portion of a barrel with respect to a fixed barrel portion, the initial extension being done at a fast rate and the final extension or depth adjustment being done at a slow rate. Additionally, the invention includes a gauge in combination with the scalpel for calibrating blade depth, the gauge consisting of a base, a slidable block with a tapered ridge and width markings and a slidable support for the scalpel, so that the scalpel can be abutted with the block for measurement and backed off for block adjustment.
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