Safety scalpel handle SAFhandle™

The SAFhandle™ Safety Reusable Scalpel Handle has the exact shape, dimensions, weight, grip and balance of a conventional scalpel, making the conversion to a safety scalpel hassle-free. No Touch Blade Removal The SAFhandle™ reusable safety scalpel allows “no touch” removal of blade, in compliance with OSHA and CDC requirements. It dispenses with the need for blade remover devices. The SAFhandle™ reusable safety scalpel requires very little training to use. The handle prevents the possibility of the blade breaking during procedure or disassembly. The SAFhandle™ Safety Scalpel blades have a round tip to prevent needlestick injuries when the scalpel is in use or exposed. Round tip scalpel blades are recommended as a solution for reducing percutaneous injuries by the the CDC, AORN and EPINET of the University of Virginia’s International Healthcare Worker Safety Center. No Surprises The SAFhandle™ Safety Scalpel blades are passive safety devices with no safety feature to activate. CDC recommends “Do not hand-pass exposed sharps from one person to the other; use a predetermined neutral zone or tray for placing and retrieving used sharps." Clear Identification The fitment size is marked on the handle and the blade size is marked on the blade. Each blade is hallmarked. Packaging is bar coded with information in 9 languages. Quality Materials ISO 7153 specification stainless steel blade. Premium Stainless Steel and packaging materials.