Scalpel Metal Handle Fig.9

Clinical Application

This metal scalpel handle is intended to secure detachable surgical blades for controlled cutting in procedures that demand larger blade profiles and added strength. It is used across general and specialty surgical settings when deeper incisions or dissection of dense tissue is required, providing a robust platform for blades used in open surgical cases, trauma, and where enhanced leverage and blade control are beneficial.

Design & Configuration

The Fig.9 pattern provides a heavier-duty shaft and blade-mount geometry compared with smaller handle patterns, delivering improved balance and leverage when working with larger blades. The shank and blade-seat are machined to accept a detachable blade and to secure it firmly during cutting motions, minimizing play between blade and handle and improving surgeon control for precise incisions.

Instrument Specifications

• Instrument type: Scalpel handle
• Pattern / model: Fig.9
• Configuration: Metal, single-piece handle designed for reusable use with detachable blades
• Typical surgical use: Heavy-duty soft-tissue cutting and dissection where larger blades are preferred
• Material / construction: Stainless steel, corrosion-resistant, autoclavable
• Reusable: Yes

Material & Construction

Constructed from medical-grade stainless steel to resist corrosion and withstand repeated sterilization cycles. The handle's precision-machined blade seat ensures consistent blade alignment and retention. The overall construction is intended for routine reprocessing and long-term reuse in surgical instrument sets.

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