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Blades & Scalpels Getting Straight to the Point Blades & Scalpels Blades & Scalpels DEROYAL BLADES & SCALPELS PRODUCT OFFERING DeRoyal offers the broadest selection of stainless steel and carbon steel blades and scalpels in partnership with Swann- Morton®, the world’s largest producer of surgical blades. We also understand that safety is of the utmost importance given the BBP OSHA regulations, so we proudly offer metal reusable and plastic disposable retractable blade safety scalpels that are cost effective and user friendly to meet your physicians’ requirements. CONTENT Page IONFUSION® DISPOSABLE SAFETY SCALPELS .................................................................................. 3 #3 DISPOSABLE SAFETY SCALPELS................................................................................................... 4 #4 DISPOSABLE SAFETY SCALPELS................................................................................................... 5 SWANN-MORTON® SCALPEL HANDLES .......................................................................................... 6 SWANN-MORTON® SCALPEL BLADES ............................................................................................. 7 SWANN-MORTON® FINE SCALPEL BLADES ..................................................................................... 8-9 SWANN-MORTON® FINE SCALPEL HANDLES .................................................................................. 10 SCALPEL BLADE REMOVER .............................................................................................................. 11 DISPOSABLE SCALPELS .................................................................................................................... 11 IonFusion® is a registered trademark of Molecular Metallurgy, Inc. 2 Swann-Morton® is a registered trademark of Swann-Morton Limited. www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Getting Straight to the Point IonFusion® Disposable Safety Scalpels with Retractable Blades • Only safety scalpels that offer you the IonFusion Surgical Blade • Comes in three popular blade sizes: #10, #11, and #15 • Color-coded sliders to denote blade size and a red body to indicate biohazard • Signature “champagne gold” edge indicating the superior sharpness and edge-retention of IonFusion’s technology with its increased longevity of use • Clinically reviewed and industry listed as a sharps safety device meeting OSHA requirements • Offers consistent quality and sharpness. • New functionality tested to withstand surgical blade breakage while increasing staff safety through positive stop advancement and retraction of the blade • Ideal for use in a variety of procedures and disciplines, from sensitive plastic surgery to rugged orthopedic work • Provides full blade visibility at all times to help prevent accidental injury • Ribbed, slip-resistant finger grips helps ensure a secure grip in gloved hands, accommodating a variety of hand positions • Not made with natural rubber latex and available in easily recognized, industry-accepted sizes, and quantities Product No. Description Size D4610 #10 IonFusion Safety Scalpel, Black Slider 50/Cs D4611 #11 IonFusion Safety Scalpel, Blue Slider 50/Cs D4615 #15 IonFusion Safety Scalpel, Green Slider 50/Cs 3 IonFusion® is a registered trademark of Molecular Metallurgy, Inc. www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Blades & Scalpels Disposable Safety Scalpels With Retractable Blades • The industry’s only patented* safety scalpel that allows a controlled retraction of the entire blade • Safe and easy to open with temporary forward locking to prevent accidental retractions • Permanent lock position for disposal now standard on all versions • Ribbed, slip-resistant finger grips for a secure hold in gloved hands, accommodating a variety of hand positions • High-visibility red color denotes a biohazard to ensure proper disposal in sharps container • Full blade visibility at all times to reduce the chance of accidental injury • Designed by Dr. Shackelford, a cardiovascular surgeon, in conjunction with a safety engineer • Clinically reviewed and industry-listed as a sharps safety device meeting OSHA requirements • Packaged sterile • Not made with natural rubber latex Product No. Description Size D4506 #6 Safety Scalpel, Purple Slider 50/Cs D4510 #10 Safety Scalpel, Black Slider 50/Cs D4510A #10A Safety Scalpel, Silver Slider 50/Cs D4511 #11 Safety Scalpel, Blue Slider 50/Cs D45E11 #E11 Safety Scalpel, Orange Slider 50/Cs D4514 #14 Safety Scalpel, Yellow Slider 50/Cs D4515 #15 Safety Scalpel, Green Slider 50/Cs D4515A #15A Safety Scalpel, Beige Slider 50/Cs D4515C #15C Safety Scalpel, Brown Slider 50/Cs D4516 #16 Safety Scalpel, White Slider 50/Cs NOTE: For Non-Sterile Number, add “NS” to part number, ie. D4515CNS. * U.S. Patent # 5,531,754; U.S. Patent # 6,254,621 4 www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Getting Straight to the Point #4 Safety Scalpels with Retractable Blades • #4 handle houses larger stainless steel blades • Patented* safety scalpel that allows a controlled retraction of the entire blade • Permanent lock position for disposal on all versions • Color-coded sliders for easy identification • Packaged sterile • Not made with natural rubber latex Product No. Description Size D4520 #20 Safety Scalpel, Grey Slider 50/Cs D4521 #21 Safety Scalpel, Lilac Slider 50/Cs D4522 #22 Safety Scalpel, Sky Blue Slider 50/Cs D4523 #23 Safety Scalpel, Lime Green Slider 50/Cs D4524 #24 Safety Scalpel, Orange Slider 50/Cs D4525A #25A Safety Scalpel, Pink Slider 50/Cs NOTE: For Non-Sterile Number, add “NS” to part number, e.g., D4520NS. * U.S. Patent # 5,531,754; U.S. Patent # 6,254,621 5 www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Blades & Scalpels SWANN-MORTON® SCALPEL BLADES AND HANDLES • Complete line of carbon steel and stainless surgical blades and quality stainless steel handles • Manufactured in Sheffield, England, for DeRoyal by Swann- Morton, the world leader in scalpel production • Built on reputation for exceptionally high and consistent standards of durability and sharpness Swann-Morton Scalpel Handles • Quality stainless steel • Ideal weight and shape • Slip-resistant grip • Four sizes to accommodate a range of blade sizes • Reusable • Not made with natural rubber latex Product No. Description Quantity D6903 #3 Handle, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile 40/Cs D6904 #4 Handle, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile 40/Cs D0907 #7 Handle, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile 40/Cs D0909 #9 Handle, Stainless Steel, Non-Sterile 40/Cs 6 Swann-Morton® is a registered trademark of Swann-Morton Limited. www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Getting Straight to the Point U.S. patent #6,330,750. Other foreign patents have been issued and other U.S. patents are pending. IonFusion® Disposable Scalpel Blades • The result of years of metallurgical research • Stainless steel treated with an ion annealing process to reduce brittleness, creating a highly resilient, atomically sharpened cutting edge • Signature “champagne gold” edge indicates superior sharpness and edge-retention with increased longevity of use • One IonFusion surgical scalpel blade replaces multiple conventional blades, based on usage data* • Ideal for plastic, orthopedic, and podiatry procedures • Reduces blade requirements for lower costs, less blade disposal, and decreased operating room time • Less blade handling for decreased accident potential • Available in easily recognized, industry-accepted sizes and quantities • Packaged sterile • Not made with natural rubber latex Product No. Description Size D6221 #10 IonFusion Blade 200/Cs D6223 #11 IonFusion Blade 200/Cs D6225 #15 IonFusion Blade 200/Cs D6226 #20 IonFusion Blade 200/Cs IonFusion® is a registered trademark of Molecular Metallurgy, Inc. *Based upon information published by IonFusion 7 www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Blades & Scalpels SWANN-MORTON® FINE SCALPEL BLADES AND HANDLES SM61 SM67 SM62 SM68 SM63 SM69 SM64 SP90 SM65 SP91 SM65A Fine Blades • The Fine range has small, slim, precise blades in stainless steel for delicate operations • Fine blades are used in disciplines such as reconstruction, ophthalmic, cardiology, and hair restoration • Packaged sterile • Not made with natural rubber latex Product No. Description Size D5901 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM61 100/Cs D5902 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM62 100/Cs D5903 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM63 100/Cs D5904 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM64 100/Cs D5905 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM65 100/Cs D5906 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM64A 100/Cs D5907 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM67 100/Cs D5908 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM68 100/Cs D5909 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SM69 100/Cs D5911 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, Singel Bevel, 61 100/Cs D5912 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, Singel Bevel, 62 100/Cs D5921 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SP90 100/Cs D5922 Fine Surgical Blades, Stainless Steel, SP91 100/Cs 8 Swann-Morton® is a registered trademark of Swann-Morton Limited. www.deroyal.com 800.251.9864 Getting Straight to the Point SWANN-MORTON® FINE SCALPEL BLADES AND HANDLES Swann-Morton® Scalpel Blades • Available in carbon steel and stainless steel • Individually foil wrapped • For use with #3 and #4 fitted handles • Not made with natural rubber latex • All highest usage blade sizes available • All packed 200/Case Carbon Steel Blades Product No. Blade Size D2201 SG3 Blade* D6201 #10 Blade D6203 #11 Blade D6204 #12 Blade D6218 #12D/12B Blade D6205 #15 Blade D6219 #15C Blade D6206 #20 Blade D6207 #21 Blade D6208 #22 Blade D6209
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