Disposable Safety Scalpels

Name: Disposable Safety Scalpels
Brand: World Precision Instruments
SKU: 501337
Price: 49.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$49

501337

$49

Surgical Options #10 #11 #15

Prices valid in USA, Canada, and PR only.

Scalpels are used for removing tissue and making initial incisions. Typically, a scalpel is comprised of a blade and a handle, though these disposable scalpels are sold a complete units. Scalpels are purchase based on the blade number which indicates its shape. The most popular blades are the #10, #11 and #15.

The traditional #10 blad has a broad, angled cutting edge. Use this blade for making wide tissue incissions.

The #11 blade is sharp and pointed and used for stabbing or making short incisions. The sharp, pointed tip makes precise shallow cuts. The blade is triangular in shape and has the sharp edge along the hypotenuse.

The #15 blade has a curved cutting edge, though not as large as the #10. It is used for making small incisions.

Details

Disposable
Package of 10
AMBIDEXTROUS - Activation is on the top for right-handed and left-handed users.

Choosing the Right Disposable Safety Scalpel

Selecting the correct scalpel blade depends on the procedure, incision size, and level of precision required.

#10 Blade features a broad curved cutting edge and is one of the most commonly used surgical blades. It is ideal for:

Skin incisions
Soft tissue dissection
General surgical procedures
Rodent and small animal surgeries requiring longer incisions

#11 Blade has a sharp pointed tip and triangular profile designed for precision punctures and short incisions. Common uses include:

Vessel punctures
Drainage procedures
Creating small openings
Precise dissection work

#15 Blade has a small curved cutting edge that offers exceptional control. Researchers frequently use it for:

Fine tissue dissection
Microsurgical procedures
Small animal surgery
Delicate incisions requiring maximum precision

Why Use a Disposable Safety Scalpel?

Disposable safety scalpels combine a surgical blade and handle into a single-use instrument. Unlike traditional scalpels that require blade changes, safety scalpels help reduce accidental sharps injuries during setup, use, and disposal.

Integrated blade safety mechanism
Reduced exposure to contaminated sharps
No blade loading or removal required
Convenient sterile single-use design
Helps support laboratory safety protocols
Available in multiple blade configurations

Resources

Surgical Instrument Care and Handling Instructions

FAQs

Can disposable scalpels be reused?

Disposable scalpels are intended for single-use applications and should be disposed of according to institutional sharps handling procedures.

What blade is best for rodent surgery?

Many researchers prefer a #15 blade for mouse surgery because its smaller cutting edge allows greater control during delicate procedures.

Why use a safety scalpel instead of a traditional scalpel?

Safety scalpels help reduce accidental sharps injuries by incorporating a blade shielding mechanism and eliminating manual blade changes.

What is the difference between a #10, #11, and #15 scalpel blade?

A #10 blade has a broad curved edge for larger incisions, a #11 blade has a pointed tip for punctures and precise cuts, and a #15 blade has a small curved edge for fine surgical work.