Swann-Morton CARBON STEEL Surgical Knives (Scalpels) No.11 - 100pcs / 1box

Swann-Morton CARBON STEEL Surgical Blades (No.11, sterile - gamma-sterilized, individually foil-wrapped) - 100pcs/box

Surgical scalpel blade

The No. 11 is an elongated triangular blade sharpened along the hypotenuse edge with a strong pointed tip, making it ideal for stabbing incisions required for puncturing an abscess or inserting a chest drain. The surgeon holds it like a pencil and often turns it upside down to avoid accidentally inserting it too deeply. To avoid this scenario, the scalpel should not be held on the back, and the heel of the hand should be placed on the skin, thus stabilizing the hand to prevent an unwanted deep cut.

No. 11 is also used for other small incisions, such as insertion of a laparoscopic port, venous and arterial central lines, opening the aorta and removing calcifications of the aortic or mitral valves, anatomical dissection and surgical treatment of foot, ankle disorders. and lower limb podiatry. No. 11 blades fit handles 3, 3L, 3 Graduated, 5B, 7, 9 and B3.