Castroviejo Blade Breaker 13cm,

Clinical Application

Designed to provide a safe, controlled method for detaching and breaking disposable scalpel blades from handles, this instrument reduces direct hand contact with sharp edges and minimizes sharps-handling steps. Its compact profile and precise control make it well suited for ophthalmic, plastic, microsurgical and other procedures where a low-profile, one-handed blade removal tool improves workflow and reduces intraoperative contamination risk.

Design & Configuration

The Castroviejo-style spring-action configuration delivers fine tactile feedback and one-handed operation, enabling the operator to engage, stabilize, and snap off a blade with minimal movement. The 13 cm length balances reach and fingertip control in confined operative fields. A notched jaw geometry cradles the blade tang to prevent slippage during detachment and to provide predictable break points for safer disposal.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Blade breaker (scalpel blade remover)
• Pattern / model: Castroviejo
• Configuration: Spring-action for single-hand use
• Length: 13 cm
• Tip / jaw pattern: Notched jaw to engage and fracture blade tang
• Typical surgical use: Safe removal and breaking of disposable scalpel blades in ophthalmic, plastic, and microsurgical cases
• Material / construction: Surgical stainless steel, precision machined
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel and precision machined for consistent jaw alignment and repeatable performance. The construction is suitable for repeated steam sterilization cycles and routine OR reprocessing while maintaining corrosion resistance and dimensional stability.

Quality & Compliance

Manufactured by FDA-registered OEM facilities and produced under strict quality control standards.

Brand Comparison

Comparable in form and function to equivalent instruments offered by major US medical suppliers.

Availability & Returns

• In-stock lead time: ships within ~1 week
• Out-of-stock lead time: 2–4 weeks
• Returns: 30-day return policy