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Condition:
- Weight: 0.8 lb
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Learn more:
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MFR:
Graham-Field
Ships from MFI Medical
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MPN: 2980-10
- Phone: (770) 368-4700
Frequently asked questions
Does this scalpel include a secure, locking safety shield?
Yes, this Feather Safeshield scalpel is engineered with a premium safety mechanism to drastically reduce the risk of accidental sharps injuries.
Key features of this enhanced safety system include:
- Clear Locking Retractable Shield: A protective shield made of clear material locks securely into place, ensuring the stainless steel blade is safely guarded before and after use.
- One-Hand Operation: The shield is designed to be easily deployed or retracted using only one hand, maintaining user control during critical moments.
- Enhanced Identification: The shield’s release tab is color-coded to match the packaging, allowing for quick and easy size verification.
Are these Feather scalpels sterile and ready for immediate use?
The Graham-Field Feather Safeshield scalpels are sterile and designed for immediate use in professional settings. This ensures maximum safety and procedural efficiency by minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.
- Sterilization: Each scalpel is gamma-sterilized upon packaging, making it ready for surgical use immediately upon opening.
- Packaging: They are supplied individually packaged with a clear verification window and easy-opening pull tabs for quick, sterile access.
- Usage: They are strictly single-use and disposable instruments.
Is this scalpel designed for single-use?
Yes, the Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Scalpel is explicitly designed for single-use/disposable applications. This design ensures maximum sterility and minimizes the risk of patient cross-contamination.
Since it is a sharp, sterile, disposable instrument, it must be disposed of properly in an approved sharps container after each use.
Does the blade use high-quality material?
Yes, the scalpel blades are crafted from high-quality stainless steel using high-precision technology from Japan. This ensures exceptional sharpness, consistent strength, and reliable performance for all surgical procedures.
How many blade sizes are offered?
The Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Scalpel is offered in a comprehensive selection of up to 11 different blade sizes, covering both common and specialty surgical configurations. These stainless steel blades are manufactured in Japan for superior precision and consistency. The specific sizes listed as available variants include:
- Size 10
- Size 11
- Size 14
- Size 15
- Size 20
- Size 21
- Size 22
Are these high-quality blades made in Japan?
Yes, the blades for the Feather Safeshield Scalpels are of superior quality, manufactured in Japan by Feather, a globally renowned blade specialist. This commitment to precision manufacturing ensures exceptional performance in surgical settings.
Key quality points include:
- Superior Consistency: The stainless steel blades meet strict ISO standards for exceptional strength and consistent sharpness, which is vital for delicate procedures.
- Quality Assurance: The manufacturing process adheres to rigorous quality standards, including being ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certified (for medical devices), and ISO 14001 compliant.
- Sterile and Ready: Each scalpel is gamma-sterilized and individually packaged for immediate, single-use application, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.
Is this scalpel latex-free?
Yes, the Feather® Safeshield® scalpel is latex-free, making it suitable for users with latex allergies or sensitivities.
Does the scalpel handle feature convenient measurement markings?
Yes, the Feather Safeshield Disposable Sterile Scalpel handle features a ruler printed with both centimeter (cm) and millimeter (mm) markings. This provides convenient measurement capabilities during procedures.
Is the SUREgrip handle ergonomic and secure?
Yes, the Graham-Field scalpel is engineered for superior user comfort and control during intricate tasks.
It features an ergonomically rounded SUREgrip™ plastic handle designed to provide a secure and reliable grip throughout the procedure.
Additionally, the handle is equipped with an integrated ruler, featuring printed markings in both centimeters (cm) and millimeters (mm) for immediate measurement reference.
Does the sterile packaging allow quick, easy access?
Yes, the packaging for the Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Scalpel is specifically engineered for efficient use in professional surgical environments.
Key features designed for quick access and verification include:
- Gamma Sterilization: Each scalpel is gamma-sterilized and individually sealed, making it immediately ready for use upon opening, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
- Easy Opening: Packaging includes user-friendly pull tabs to ensure quick and effortless opening, saving valuable time during procedures.
- Visual Verification: A clear window on the packaging allows staff to confirm the integrity of the contents before opening.
- Rapid Identification: The packaging is color-coded by size (matching the shield’s release tab) for quick, error-free selection of the correct blade size.