Retractable safety scalpel
US6623499B1 · kind B1 · utility
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11References
7Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/32113
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is a scalpel with a retractable blade which may be advanced or retracted by operation of a slider. The scalpel has multiple operating positions and the physician may conveniently retract the blade by actuating the slider.
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