Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Disposable Sterile Scalpel

Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Disposable Sterile Scalpel
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  • SKU: GMF-2980-10
  • Condition:
    Condition: Factory New
  • Weight: 0.8 lb

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  • MFR: Graham-Field
    Ships from MFI Medical
  • MPN: 2980-10
  • Phone: (770) 368-4700
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Description

Feather® Safeshield™ Disposable Sterile Scalpels are ideal for operating rooms and surgical facilities and are excellent for delicate procedures when precise control is needed. Feather, a blade manufacturer of global renown, utilizes high-precision technology and carefully selected materials. Each Feather scalpel is made in Japan and meets strict ISO standards, resulting in exceptionally high quality and consistent strength and sharpness. Designed with an ergonomically rounded SUREgrip™ plastic handle that fits the hand comfortably and outfitted with a stainless steel blade, Safeshield™ Safety Scalpels feature a locking retractable protective shield that helps prevent injuries before, during, and after use.Features:• Sterile: Gamma-sterilized and ready for use immediately after opening• Single Use/Disposable: Helps prevent patient cross contamination• Individually packaged: Equipped with clear window for product selection verification and pull tabs for easy opening• Clear locking retractable safety shield: Can be operated with one hand• Available in 11 sizes: Including most common blade sizes and select specialty blade size• Color-coded by size: Release tab on protective shield and coordinating packaging assists with blade identification• Ruler printed on handle: Includes cm and mm markings• Similar weight as conventional disposable scalpel• Not made with natural rubber latex• ISO 9001 and 13485 certified; ISO 14001 compliantNote: Dispose of scalpel in an approved sharps container in accordance with your facility’s sharps disposal procedures

Frequently asked questions

Does this scalpel include a secure, locking safety shield?
<p>Yes, this Feather Safeshield scalpel is engineered with a premium safety mechanism to drastically reduce the risk of accidental sharps injuries.</p>

<p>Key features of this <strong>enhanced safety system</strong> include:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Clear Locking Retractable Shield:</strong> A protective shield made of clear material locks securely into place, ensuring the stainless steel blade is safely guarded before and after use.</li>
<li><strong>One-Hand Operation:</strong> The shield is designed to be easily deployed or retracted using <strong>only one hand</strong>, maintaining user control during critical moments.</li>
<li><strong>Enhanced Identification:</strong> The shield’s release tab is <strong>color-coded</strong> to match the packaging, allowing for quick and easy size verification.</li>
</ul>
Are these Feather scalpels sterile and ready for immediate use?
<p>The Graham-Field Feather Safeshield scalpels are <strong>sterile and designed for immediate use</strong> in professional settings. This ensures maximum safety and procedural efficiency by minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Sterilization:</strong> Each scalpel is <strong>gamma-sterilized</strong> upon packaging, making it ready for surgical use immediately upon opening.</li>
<li><strong>Packaging:</strong> They are supplied individually packaged with a clear verification window and easy-opening pull tabs for quick, sterile access.</li>
<li><strong>Usage:</strong> They are strictly <strong>single-use and disposable</strong> instruments.</li>
</ul>
Does the blade use high-quality material?
<p>Yes, the scalpel blades are crafted from <strong>high-quality stainless steel</strong> using high-precision technology from Japan. This ensures exceptional sharpness, consistent strength, and reliable performance for all surgical procedures.</p>
How many blade sizes are offered?
<p>The Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Scalpel is offered in a comprehensive selection of up to <strong>11 different blade sizes</strong>, 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:</p>

<ul>
<li>Size 10</li>
<li>Size 11</li>
<li>Size 14</li>
<li>Size 15</li>
<li>Size 20</li>
<li>Size 21</li>
<li>Size 22</li>
</ul>
Is this scalpel latex-free?
<p>Yes, the Feather® Safeshield® scalpel is <strong>latex-free</strong>, making it suitable for users with latex allergies or sensitivities.</p>
Does the scalpel handle feature convenient measurement markings?
<p>Yes, the Feather Safeshield Disposable Sterile Scalpel handle features a <strong>ruler printed with both centimeter (cm) and millimeter (mm) markings</strong>. This provides convenient measurement capabilities during procedures.</p>
Are these high-quality blades made in Japan?
<p>Yes, the blades for the Feather Safeshield Scalpels are of superior quality, manufactured in <strong>Japan</strong> by Feather, a globally renowned blade specialist. This commitment to precision manufacturing ensures exceptional performance in surgical settings.</p>

<p>Key quality points include:</p>

<ul>
<li><strong>Superior Consistency:</strong> The stainless steel blades meet strict ISO standards for exceptional strength and consistent sharpness, which is vital for delicate procedures.</li>
<li><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> The manufacturing process adheres to rigorous quality standards, including being <strong>ISO 9001</strong> and <strong>ISO 13485</strong> certified (for medical devices), and <strong>ISO 14001</strong> compliant.</li>
<li><strong>Sterile and Ready:</strong> Each scalpel is gamma-sterilized and individually packaged for immediate, single-use application, minimizing the risk of cross-contamination.</li>
</ul>
Is this scalpel designed for single-use?
<p>Yes, the Graham-Field Feather Safeshield Scalpel is explicitly designed for <strong>single-use/disposable</strong> applications. This design ensures maximum sterility and minimizes the risk of patient cross-contamination.</p>

<p>Since it is a sharp, sterile, disposable instrument, it <strong>must</strong> be disposed of properly in an approved sharps container after each use.</p>