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Safety scalpel

US8567072B2 · kind B2 · utility

9Cited by

23References

26Claims

0Family size

Assignee

MEDIPURPOSE PTE LTD · SG

Inventors

Patrick Yi · Roswell, US
George Hatzilias · Buford, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 28, 2011
Grant date	Oct 29, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 28, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/061
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A safety scalpel incorporating a handle similar in thickness, length, weight, balance, shape and feel to the conventional metal handle preferred by most surgeons, and a disposable cartridge assembly that is easily mounted and released from the scalpel handle. The handle comprises a first end and a second end. The cartridge assembly comprises a blade guard/shield that can be slideably mounted onto the second end of the handle, a blade holder/slider that can be disposed within the blade guard, and a blade that can be attached to the blade holder. The safety scalpel incorporates a locking system that prevents the cartridge assembly from sliding off or wobbling on the handle during use.

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