Patent ID: 7485126
Filing Date: 2009-02-03
Classification: A61B,B26B

Abstract:
1. A scalpel shield system for a scalpel that has a handle and a blade with a sharp cutting edge, said system comprising: an adapter mountable on the scalpel and provided with a first pivot component; and a blade guard member having a second pivot component engagable with said first pivot component and manually pivotable relative to said adapter about a pivot axis between a guard position for preventing injury by the sharp cutting edge and a retracted position for exposing the sharp cutting edge, said blade guard member remaining in either position in the absence of a positive manual activation, wherein said pivot components contact one another, are concentric to the pivot axis, and one of said pivot components is provided with a recess and the other of said pivot components is provided with a rib, said rib and said recess interacting to define at least one detent position of said blade guard member relative to said adapter.