Swann Morton Scalpel blade

Swann-Morton surgical blades made of carbon steel (No. 11, sterile – sterilized by gamma radiation, individual foil packs) – 100 pieces per box. Surgical scalpel blade No.

11 description: The No. 11 is an elongated, triangular blade sharpened along the hypotenuse edge. The strong ...Swann-Morton surgical blades made of carbon steel (No.

11, sterile – sterilized by gamma radiation, individual foil packs) – 100 pieces per box. Surgical scalpel blade No. 11 description: The No.

11 is an elongated, triangular blade sharpened along the hypotenuse edge. The strong, pointed tip is ideal for puncture incisions required when puncturing an abscess or inserting a thoracic drain. The surgeon holds the scalpel like a pencil and often upside down to prevent accidental deep insertion.

To avoid this scenario, the scalpel should not be held towards the back end while the palm is placed on the skin to stabilize the hand and prevent an unwanted deep cut. The No. 11 is also used for other small incisions, such as when inserting a laparoscopic port, the venous and arterial midline, opening the aorta, and removing calcifications from the aortic or mitral valve, during anatomical dissections, and in the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities in podiatry.

The No. 11 blades fit handles 3, 3L, 3 Graduated, 5B, 7, 9, and B3.