Clinical Application
Provides a secure platform for scalpel blades when performing controlled soft-tissue incisions that require an off-axis approach. The 90° geometry facilitates access to confined or deep operative corridors—common in ENT, oral/maxillofacial, plastic/minor procedures and any case where a straight-line approach is impractical. The angled orientation helps maintain a comfortable wrist position while preserving line-of-sight to the cutting edge.
Design & Configuration
The right-angle (90°) shank reorients the blade relative to the surgeon’s hand, allowing the blade to be presented parallel or perpendicular to the target without contorting the wrist. This configuration improves access around anatomical obstacles, aids precision in shallow or deep fields, and reduces the tendency for the surgeon’s fingers to obscure the operative site. The handle is shaped for stable blade seating and reliable transmission of tactile feedback to the user.
Instrument Specifications
- Instrument type: Scalpel handle
- Pattern / model: Dumbach 90
- Configuration: 90° angled shank for angled blade presentation
- Typical surgical use: Precise soft-tissue incisions in confined or deep operative fields
- Material / construction: Stainless steel; reusable
Material & Construction
Constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished for repeated clinical use. Designed for repeated sterilization cycles and long-term durability typical of reusable operating room instruments. The handle secures blades firmly to maintain cutting accuracy and consistent tactile feedback during procedures.
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