Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels

The Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels incorporate multiple features specifically designed to enhance sharps injury prevention and procedural safety:

• Integrated Safety Shielding: The core safety feature is the integrated shield mechanism, which includes the TIME OUT Sleeve on fixed blade options. This shield locks over the blade when not in use, significantly reducing the risk of accidental sharps injuries during handling and disposal.
• Sterile and Single-Use: All scalpels are supplied factory new and sterile, guaranteeing maximum procedural hygiene and immediate readiness for use.
• Color Coding: Fixed-blade configurations use color-coded shields (Orange, Yellow, or Blue) for swift visual confirmation of the specific blade size (e.g., #10, #11, or #15).
• Enhanced Control: Weighted handle options are available, providing improved balance and tactile feedback for precise control during delicate surgical tasks.

Yes, all Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are supplied sterile and suitable for immediate clinical use.

All listed configurations are provided sterile, including both fixed blade variants and those utilizing the Change-A-Blade handle options.

Each scalpel also includes a crucial safety feature:

• A TIME OUT Sleeve to support surgical safety protocols.

Scalpels are packaged in clinical quantities, typically 12 units per box (12/bx).

Yes, the Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are available in both weighted and non-weighted handle versions to suit user preference and procedural requirements.

The weighted handles are specifically designed to provide enhanced control and stability, which is ideal for procedures demanding high precision.

These handle options are available for both the fixed-blade scalpels and the versatile Change-A-Blade handle system.

The packaging quantity for the Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels varies based on the specific configuration (e.g., fixed blade or Change-A-Blade system) and handle/blade type.However, the most common packaging size is:

• 12 sterile scalpels per box (12/bx)

Note that the overall case quantity also varies by product line:

• Fixed blade units often come in cases of 8 boxes.
• Certain weighted handle configurations (such as the #4 handle) are packaged in cases containing 4 boxes.

The Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are designed with integrated safety mechanisms to help minimize sharps injuries and enhance surgical safety protocols.

Yes, the TIME OUT Sleeve is included specifically on all fixed blade scalpel options (such as the #3 handle with #10, #11, or #15 blades).

Other safety features, like color-coded safety shields (Orange, Yellow, Blue), are also incorporated throughout the product line. Note that the Change-A-Blade handle systems utilize different mechanisms and do not include the TIME OUT Sleeve.

Yes, the Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are designed for use in professional clinical environments that require the highest safety standards for sharp instrument handling.

They are ideal for:

• Surgical Procedures (e.g., in operating rooms)
• Emergency Departments
• General Clinical Settings

The scalpels feature an integrated safety mechanism and a blade shielding feature specifically engineered to mitigate the risk of accidental sharps injuries during both use and disposal.

Yes, the Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels offer high versatility to address diverse surgical requirements. All configurations are supplied factory new and sterile and feature integrated safety mechanisms.

Key areas of flexibility include:

• Handle Design: Choose between Weighted and Non-Weighted handles for enhanced control, available in standard #3 and #4 handle sizes.
• Blade Systems: The line includes fixed-blade scalpels (available in common sizes like #10, #11, and #15). Alternatively, Change-A-Blade handle systems (Standard, Long, and Weighted #4) are available for quick blade replacement.
• Safety Features: Integrated safety shields (which are color-coded in Orange, Yellow, or Blue for quick blade identification) and TIME OUT Sleeves (on fixed blade options) help minimize the risk of sharps injuries.

The Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are available with a versatile range of blade sizes to accommodate diverse surgical requirements, all featuring essential integrated safety mechanisms and supplied sterile.

The available blade types are:

• #10 Blade
• #11 Blade
• #15 Blade
• #20 Blade

Blade Compatibility

These blades are utilized across the product line’s various configurations:

• #3 Handle Combinations (Fixed): The #10, #11, and #15 blades are supplied pre-assembled with a #3 handle (available in non-weighted and weighted versions).
• #4 Handle Combination (Fixed): The #20 blade is available specifically with a weighted #4 handle configuration.
• Change-A-Blade Systems: Change-A-Blade handles (standard, long, and weighted #4) offer modularity and are compatible with the #10, #11, and #15 blades.

Yes, the Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels feature color-coded shields specifically to aid in quick and accurate identification of the blade size and handle configuration.

This system is vital for safety and procedural accuracy. The product line includes:

• Blade Sizes: #10, #11, and #15.
• Shield Colors: The available shields are Orange, Yellow, and Blue, each corresponding to one of the available blade types.

Yes, all Ansell Sandel Safety Scalpels are supplied sterile and are designated as Factory New.

This is a critical feature, ensuring they are immediately ready for use in clinical, surgical, and professional settings that require aseptic conditions.

• Sterility: All fixed-blade and Change-A-Blade configurations are supplied sterile.
• Packaging: They are professionally packaged in specific unit counts (such as 12 per box) to maintain their sterile condition until needed.