Patent ID: 6224574
Filing Date: 2001-05-01
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A combined scalpel and syringe device comprising:an elongated hollow handle member having an open end and a substantially closed end provided with a discrete fluid aperture;a scalpel blade member fixedly secured to the substantially closed end of the handle member wherein said scalpel blade member has a lower narrow cutting surface and an upper generally flat surface; and,means associated with the discrete fluid aperture for delivering fluid from the interior of the hollow handle member to a portion of the scalpel blade member, wherein said means comprises:a plunger member at least partially disposed within the hollow handle member and including a plunger shaft having one end provided with a plunger head and having the other end provided with a plunger actuator; and, a syringe needle member having a hollow base element disposed in open fluid communication with the interior of the hollow base element wherein the base element is further provided with a hollow needle element.