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SKU:PS-P-00026
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Scalpel Blade Remover Serrated 14.8cm (148mm) is a reusable stainless steel instrument designed for controlled removal of detachable surgical blades from compatible scalpel handles. The serrated working jaws provide a textured gripping surface for engaging the blade during manual removal, while the ring-handle configuration allows the user to maintain controlled instrument positioning throughout the process.
With an overall length of 14.8 cm (148 mm / 5.8 inches), this dedicated blade-removal instrument is suitable for professional surgical, pathology, post mortem, dental, veterinary, and laboratory environments where reusable scalpel handles and detachable blades are routinely used.
Removing a used scalpel blade requires careful handling because the cutting edge remains exposed after a procedure. A dedicated scalpel blade remover provides an instrument-based method for gripping and disengaging the blade rather than relying on direct finger contact with the blade.
The remover is positioned around an appropriate part of the blade according to the scalpel-handle and blade design. Controlled movement of the ring handles allows the serrated jaws to engage the blade so that it can be released from the reusable handle and transferred into an approved sharps-disposal system.
The defining feature of this model is its serrated jaw configuration. The textured working surfaces provide additional mechanical grip when engaging the flat metal surface of a surgical blade.
This serration pattern distinguishes the instrument from standard smooth-jaw forceps and supports controlled blade handling during removal. The jaws should be inspected before use to confirm that the serrations are clean, undamaged, and capable of closing correctly.
The instrument measures 14.8 cm, equivalent to 148 mm or approximately 5.8 inches overall. This 148 mm serrated blade-remover configuration is also documented in specialist post-mortem instrument catalogues.
The length provides working distance between the user's fingers and the distal gripping jaws while maintaining a compact instrument profile suitable for inclusion in surgical and post mortem instrument sets.
The instrument features conventional finger-ring handles that provide a familiar manual grip. Opening and closing the handles controls the movement of the distal jaws, allowing the operator to position and manipulate the remover with one hand.
The ring-handle design supports deliberate movement while removing a blade from its handle. Blade removal should always follow the facility's approved sharps-handling protocol and the blade and handle manufacturer's instructions.
The Scalpel Blade Remover Serrated is manufactured from stainless steel for reusable professional instrument use. Stainless steel construction provides the rigidity required for controlled gripping and blade manipulation while supporting routine cleaning, inspection, and reprocessing.
Before use, the instrument should be inspected for visible corrosion, deformation, damaged serrations, joint wear, misalignment, or other defects that may affect safe and controlled operation.
The instrument is intended for removal of detachable blades from compatible reusable surgical scalpel handles. Blade and handle systems vary in size, mounting design, and fitment, so compatibility should be confirmed before use rather than assuming that every blade pattern is suitable for the same removal technique.
The remover should engage the blade in a manner that allows the blade to be released from its mounting without unnecessary contact with the cutting edge. Once removed, the used blade should be transferred directly into an appropriate sharps container according to facility policy.
In pathology and post mortem environments, reusable scalpel handles may be used repeatedly during gross examination and tissue dissection. A dedicated serrated blade remover can be incorporated into the instrument set to support controlled blade changes and post-procedure blade removal.
The instrument may be used alongside scalpels, dissecting scissors, forceps, probes, rib shears, needles, and other reusable post mortem instruments according to the requirements of the examination.
The Scalpel Blade Remover Serrated can also be used in operating rooms, procedure rooms, dental surgical environments, veterinary facilities, teaching laboratories, and other professional settings where detachable surgical blades are fitted to reusable handles.
Its function remains specific: providing a dedicated gripping instrument for controlled blade removal. It should not replace an approved sharps-disposal container or the facility's established blade-handling procedure.
| Product Name | Scalpel Blade Remover Serrated |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Surgical Blade Removal Instrument |
| Overall Length | 14.8 cm / 148 mm / 5.8 in |
| Jaw Type | Serrated |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Handle Design | Ring Handle |
| Operation | Manual |
| Primary Function | Removal of Detachable Surgical Blades |
| Applications | Surgical, Pathology, Post Mortem, Dental, Veterinary and Laboratory Use |
| Reusable | Yes |
| Reprocessing | Autoclavable |
| SKU | PS-P-00027 |
Before each use, confirm that the jaws open and close smoothly and that the serrated surfaces oppose correctly. The pivot and ring handles should move without abnormal resistance or excessive looseness.
Any instrument with damaged serrations, visible deformation, joint instability, corrosion, or impaired gripping action should be removed from service and assessed according to the facility's instrument-maintenance procedures.
After use, the instrument should be cleaned according to the facility's validated reusable-instrument protocol. Particular attention should be given to the serrated jaws and pivot area because debris can collect within textured and recessed surfaces.
Following cleaning, inspect the instrument for residual contamination, jaw condition, joint function, and surface integrity. Sterilization, drying, and storage should follow the validated procedures applicable to reusable stainless steel surgical instruments.
A scalpel blade remover is only one part of a complete sharps-management process. Used blades should be handled according to institutional procedures and deposited promptly into an approved sharps container after removal.
Users should avoid unnecessary manipulation of exposed blades and follow the instructions supplied with the specific blade, handle, and sharps-disposal system being used.
What is a serrated scalpel blade remover used for? It is designed to grip and assist removal of detachable surgical blades from compatible reusable scalpel handles.
What is the overall length? The instrument measures 14.8 cm, equivalent to 148 mm or approximately 5.8 inches.
Why are the jaws serrated? The serrated surfaces provide a textured gripping interface when engaging the flat surface of a surgical blade during removal.
Is this instrument reusable? Yes. Peak Surgicals lists the instrument as reusable and autoclavable.
What material is it made from? The instrument is manufactured from stainless steel.
Can it be used with every surgical blade? Blade and scalpel-handle systems differ in size and mounting configuration. Compatibility and the appropriate removal technique should be confirmed for the specific blade and handle system being used.
Does a blade remover replace a sharps container? No. Removed blades should still be deposited promptly into an approved sharps-disposal container according to facility procedures.
What is the Peak Surgicals SKU? The SKU is PS-P-00027.
