Clinical Application
Provides a stable, ergonomic platform for making controlled skin and soft-tissue incisions in a wide range of surgical settings, including minor procedures, general surgery, and clinic-based interventions. The handle secures detachable scalpel blades to deliver precise cutting motions where tactile feedback and fine control are required.
Design & Configuration
The figure-8 geometry places widened loops for finger support and a narrowed neck where the blade mounts, promoting secure fingertip control and reduced rotational slippage during delicate maneuvers. This configuration improves balance and allows surgeons to apply refined pressure and directionality when performing short, precise incisions or contouring tissue edges.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Scalpel handle (metal)
- Pattern / model: Fig.8
- Configuration: Single-piece handle with figure-8 grip and blade-mounting slot
- Typical surgical use: Precision incisions and soft-tissue dissection
- Material / construction: Stainless steel
- Reusable: Yes
Material & Construction
Machined from medical-grade stainless steel to withstand repeated cleaning and standard sterilization processes. The blade seating area is finished to allow secure attachment of detachable cutting blades while enabling safe removal and replacement by trained personnel. Reusable construction reduces long‑term supply costs when managed through appropriate sterilization workflows.
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