and a wrong way to fit a surgical blade Don’t destroy a perfect cutting edge Blades should never be fitted to handles with damaged or worn fitments 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) Scan this code for more product informatio

SAFE HANDLING - PROCEDURES Safe Handling of Swann-Morton Blades The way in which a surgical blade is handled prior to use can determine how effectively it performs during use. There are a number of ways that the cutting edge of a blade can become damaged once removed from its protective foil packet. When removing a blade from the protective packet make sure it is not dropped into a metal bowl or container as this can reduce the initial keenness of the cutting edge even before it is fitted to the handle. If you have to use forceps or needle holders to remove the blade from its protective packet...