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Finger on the Trigger

Finger on the Trigger

Finger on the Trigger

Product catalog summary
Introduction
This document provides an overview of the retractable safety scalpels by Swann-Morton, designed to enhance safety in surgical environments. The scalpels feature a retractable blade mechanism to prevent accidental injuries.

Specifications
The scalpel features a high visibility red handle with a mid-safe passing notch for secure blade retraction. The blade can be exposed by applying downward pressure on the sliding trigger. A forward lock prevents uncontrolled retraction during use.

Safety Standards
The product complies with the EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU and the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC. It is designed to minimize sharps-related injuries in healthcare settings.

Usage Procedure
1. Expose the blade by pressing the sliding trigger forward.
2. After use, retract the blade to the permanent locking position for disposal.

Product Range
The retractable disposable scalpels are available in sterile and non-sterile versions, with various blade types and packaging options (individually packed or bulk packed).

Recommendations
Healthcare professionals should receive proper training in the use of these scalpels to prevent injury. The products are intended for use by trained personnel only.

Contact Information
Swann-Morton Ltd., Penn Works, Owlerton Green, Sheffield S6 2BJ. Telephone: +44 (0)114 2344231. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.swann-morton.com.
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Finger on the Trigger Extend to Use and Retract for Safety Retractable Safety Scalpels by

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The extended Retractable Scalpel range. The EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU accepted into UK law under the Health and Safety (Sharps Instruments in Healthcare) regulations 2013 aims to achieve the safest possible environment for Healthcare workers through the prevention of sharps related injuries. Medical devices incorporating engineered safety mechanisms and protection should be “considered” by staff as “part” of their risk assessment process alongside training and education in best practice when handling sharps. 1 The high visibility red handle body contains a mid-safe passing notch into which...

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3 This forward lock is strengthened to prevent any uncontrolled retraction of the blade when coming into contact with hard surfaces or bone during use. All medical devices comply with the Medical Device Directive, 93/42/EEC as referred by Part II of The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, Annex II excluding section 4 (as modified by Part 2 of Schedule 2A to The Medical Devices Regulations 2002) 4 Once the procedure is finished and the count completed the trigger should be moved from the safe passing position towards the back of the handle body, where with a conscious amount of effort, it will engage...

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Retractable Disposable Scalpel - Sterile ABS Handle fitted with Stainless Steel Surgical Blade, individually packed Swann-Morton Ltd. Penn Works, Owlerton Green, Sheffield S6 2BJ Telephone: +44 (0)114 2344231 Email: [email protected]

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