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Surgical scalpel

  • US 5,938,676 A
  • Filed: 03/31/1998
  • Issued: 08/17/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A surgical scalpel comprising:

  • an elongate handle defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end and a distal end;

    a cartridge removably mounted to said handle, said cartridge including a blade holder with a proximal end and a distal end;

    a blade fixedly attached to said blade holder disposed so that said blade projects distally outwardly when said cartridge is mounted to said handle;

    said cartridge including a shield slidably mounted onto said blade holder, said shield being slidably movable between a distal position wherein said shield substantially prevents inadvertent access to said blade and a proximal position wherein said shield substantially surrounds a portion of said handle and said blade is exposed for use, said cartridge further including means for releasably mounting said cartridge to said handle and for substantially preventing said movement of said shield with respect to said blade holder unless said cartridge is mounted on said handle.

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