Disposable guarded finger scalpel for inserting a line in a patient and method of use thereof
US5370654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/32113
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable guarded finger scalpel includes a frame having a forward transparent portion providing a guard for a blade. A pair of spring arms has a forward portion provided with a longitudinal lug received within a longitudinal slot on the blade. The spring arms are disposed rearwardly on the frame and extend laterally outwardly through respective openings in the side walls of the frame. A cap joins the rearward portions of the spring arms, and the cap abuts against a rear end wall of the frame.
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