Scalpel blades come in different sizes and shapes.
Parameters:
(1) length of opening for attachment to the scalpel handle
(2) shape
(3) length
|
Opening Length |
Shape |
Length in cm |
Number |
|
18 mm |
curved |
4 |
10 |
|
18 mm |
circular |
|
10A |
|
18 mm |
straight |
4 |
11 |
|
18 mm |
hook, single edge |
3.5 |
12 |
|
18 mm |
hook, double edged |
|
12B |
|
18 mm |
indented, curved |
3.5 |
15 |
|
18 mm |
indented, straight angled |
|
15C |
|
24 mm |
curved |
4 |
20 |
|
24 mm |
curved |
5 |
21 |
|
24 mm |
curved |
5.5 |
22 |
|
24 mm |
curved |
4.5 |
23 |
|
24 mm |
curved, maximum width posterior |
5.5 |
24 |
|
24 mm |
straight, V-shaped |
|
25 |
|
|
long, with curved tip |
7.5 |
60 |
