A device for removing a scalpel-blade from a scalpel-blade handle

Abstract

Abstract The invention concerns a scalpel blade remover comprising a container (10) in which the removed blades (2) are stored. The container (10) has an opening (13) in which the scalpel handle (1) with attached blade (2) may be inserted. The opening (13) has two opposed webs (14) which project inwardly from opposite sides of the opening (13). The webs (14) divide the opening (13) into a first slot (16) which receives the scalpel blade and a second slot (15) which receives a portion of the scalpel handle (1). As the scalpel handle is pressed downwardly into the opening (13) the webs (14) engage between the blade (2) and the stem (4). The webs (14) are provided with a step or recess (19) which engages the end of the partially detached blade such that when the handle (1) is withdrawn from the opening (13) the blade (2) is trapped within the container (10).

Inventors

• 👤 David Morgan
• 👤 Brian Stephens
• 👤 Jerome Tobin

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