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There’s a right way and a wrong way to fit a surgical blade

There’s a right way and a wrong way to fit a surgical blade

There’s a right way and a wrong way to fit a surgical blade

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Compliance and Standards
All medical devices comply with the Medical Device Directive, 93/42/EEC, as referenced by Part II of The Medical Devices Regulations 2002, Annex II, excluding section 4. This compliance ensures adherence to safety and performance standards.
Proper Fitting of Surgical Blades
It is crucial to fit surgical blades correctly to avoid damaging the cutting edge. Blades should not be fitted to handles with damaged or worn fitments.
Safe Handling Procedures
Attaching a Surgical Blade:
  • Grip the blade with forceps, avoiding contact with the cutting edge.
  • Hold the handle with the bayonet fitting uppermost.
  • Place the blade partway over the handle fitting and engage slots.
  • Slide the blade until it clicks into position, flexing slightly upwards if necessary.
Removing a Surgical Blade:
  • Grip the blade with forceps at point A, ensuring the cutting edge faces away from the hand and body.
  • Point the blade downwards towards the trolley, not towards others.
  • Lift the back edge of the blade with forceps and slide it away from the handle.
  • Preferably use a Swann-Morton blade remover device.
Handling Precautions
To maintain the blade's effectiveness, avoid dropping it into metal containers and do not grip across the cutting edge when removing from the protective packet.
Trademark and Liability
Swann-Morton and the ‘ring pattern’ logo are registered trademarks. The products are intended for use by trained healthcare professionals. Swann-Morton Limited excludes liability for injury to the extent permitted by law.
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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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

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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...

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