Patent ID: 7669337
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A safety scalpel comprising: a reusable scalpel handle having a longitudinal axis; a disposable blade cartridge attachable to the reusable scalpel handle by a snap fit, the disposable blade cartridge having a blade, a blade holder in communication with the blade, and a blade guard adapted to receive the blade and blade holder; wherein the disposable blade cartridge is attached to the reusable scalpel handle by engaging the blade cartridge against an outer edge of the scalpel handle and rotating the blade cartridge about a rotational axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the scalpel handle to wrap the cartridge at least partially around a portion of the scalpel handle, the snap fit occurring during the rotation of the blade cartridge; the reusable scalpel handle comprising: