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Scalpels & Blades
Scalpel Handle #3
A reusable handle that holds small detachable blades (#10, #11, #15) for making incisions.
🩺 Common Uses
Holding blades for skin and fine incisions.
♨️ Sterilization Method
Steam, wrapped, 270–275°F (132–135°C).
🧱 Material
Stainless steel.
📋 Handling & Processing Notes
Remove and discard the disposable blade in a sharps container before reprocessing. Never sterilize a used blade with the handle.
💡 Always defer to the device manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU) for validated cleaning and sterilization parameters — they take precedence over general guidance.