Scalpel Handle #3 graduated in centimeters

Clinical Application

The #3 scalpel handle is the standard general-purpose handle used to perform precise skin and soft-tissue incisions. Its form factor is optimized for procedures that require controlled, fine cutting such as minor operative cases, wound debridement, dermatologic excisions, plastic and reconstructive procedures, and ENT work. The centimeter graduations on the shank provide an immediate visual reference for incision length and can assist in measuring wound margins or small depths intraoperatively.

Design & Configuration

The straight, slender profile of this handle offers fingertip control and balanced weight distribution for delicate, accurate strokes. A detachable blade slot with positive locking secures standard disposable blades and allows safe, rapid exchange. The integrated centimeter graduations machined along the shank provide reproducible reference marks for incisions and help communicate measurements to assistants or documentation without adding separate instruments.

Instrument Specifications

• Pattern: #3 scalpel handle
• Configuration: straight handle with detachable blade slot, graduated in centimeters
• Typical blade compatibility: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 disposable blades
• Clinical uses: skin and soft-tissue incisions, minor operative cases, plastic/ENT/dermatologic procedures
• Reusable construction

Material & Construction

Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel for corrosion resistance, durability, and repeated sterilization cycles. The machined grooves and graduation marks are designed to remain legible after routine autoclave processing. The detachable blade mechanism is engineered for a secure fit with standard disposable blades.

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