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What size scalpel blade fits on a No 3 scalpel handle?
The popular size #10 and size #15 scalpel blades will fit on a size #3 handle, however scalpel blade sizes such as No. 6, 9, 11, 11P, 12, 12D, 13, 14, 16, 40 will also fit on a size #3 scalpel handle.
What size scalpel blade fits on a No 5 scalpel handle?
A No. 5 bulbous Stainless Steel handle. Fits Blades – including No. 6, 9, 10, 10A, 10R, 11, E/11, 11P, 12, 12D, 13, 14, 15, 15A, 15C, D/15, 15T, 16, 40 and SG3.
What size scalpel blade fits on a No 4 scalpel handle?
Fitment No. 4. Fits Blades – including No. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 22A, 23, 24, 25, 25A, 26, 27 and 36.
What is a #3 scalpel handle used for?
#3 Scalpel Handle: The 3 Bard Parker style scalpel handle with metric ruler is used for cutting gingival tissue and making surgical incisions.
What do scalpel handle numbers mean?
The numbering system dates back to Morgan Parker, who numbered the handles from 1-9 and assigned the surgical blades a number from 10-20. The system became widely accepted in the medical community. Today, the same numbering system is used, with a few exceptions due to patent expirations.
What blades do podiatrists use?
Podiatrists use scalpels every day during patient care. They are one of the most frequent users of scalpel blades in any profession. Because of this, removing scalpel blades without the right tool increases their risks of a sharps cut(1).
What are the differences between a #3 #4 and #7 knife handles?
Surgical blade handles come in different versions ranging from #3 to #9. The #3 and #4 have a long, flat handle. The #5, #6, and #8 blade handles have a wider base. The #7 is shaped much like a writing pen-slender and rounded at the front and flat at the back.
How do you attach a handle to a scalpel blade?
To Attach A Surgical Blade:
- Grip blade with forceps, or similar, avoiding contact with cutting edge.
- Hold handle in left hand with bayonet fitting uppermost.
- Place blade partway over handle fitting and engage slots.
- Slide blade until it clicks into position.
What is #3 knife handle used for?
The #3 knife handles are used to hold blades 10 thru 15. These knife handles are used to create incisions, transecting, or dissecting. The #3 knife handle is ergonomically designed and uses smooth tapered blades that offer precise control during various surgeries.