Set of safety scalpels
US9901365B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 17, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0801
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A set of safety scalpels includes a first subset having a first sized scalpel blade and a second subset having a second sized scalpel blade. The first sized scalpel blade shaped differently than the second. Each of the plurality of safety scalpels includes an identical safety scalpel support structure and a sheath configured to be coupled to the support structure to move between a safe position and an exposed position. The sheath has a transverse slot suitable for cutting suture and intersects the cutting edge of the first and second sized scalpel blade, respectively, when assembled therewith and in the safe position.
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