Description
The Anzen Safety Scalpel Blade Cartridges click fresh sterile blades onto reusable Anzen handles, then retract the blade into the cartridge for safe disposal. Three color coded sizes, number 10, 11, and 15, cover the incision patterns procedure teams reach for most.
- Retractable Blade Safety – the blade slides back into the cartridge after use, so the sharp is covered during passing and disposal
- Color Coded Sizes – blue marks the number 10, green the number 11, and yellow the number 15 for instant size checks
- Reusable Handle System – cartridges mount the stainless Anzen handles, so only the blade portion is disposable
- Sterile, Box of 50 – each cartridge is sterile and single procedure, packed 50 to a box for procedure scheduling
A Safer Scalpel System for Procedure Teams
Scalpel injuries cluster around two moments: passing the instrument and disposing of the blade. The Anzen system was designed against both, pairing a disposable cartridge that carries the blade with a handle the facility keeps. The cartridge mounts to the number 3 or 3L stainless handle, the blade extends for the incision, and a slider retracts it into the cartridge body when the cut is done. That covered blade is what travels to the sharps container, not an exposed edge. Color coding by blade size lets scrub staff confirm the number at a glance during setup. The system serves operating rooms and procedure suites that want safety engineering without giving up the weight and feel of a metal handle.
Features and Benefits
Blade Safety
- Retraction After Use – the blade withdraws into the cartridge, covering the edge for transfer and disposal
- Single Procedure Sterility – every cartridge starts sterile and is discarded after its procedure
- Glanceable Size Colors – blue, green, and yellow cartridges announce sizes 10, 11, and 15 across the back table
System Design
- Handle Compatibility – cartridges fit the reusable Anzen number 3 and number 3L stainless steel handles
- Familiar Blade Shapes – sizes 10, 11, and 15 follow the standard surgical blade profiles teams already train on
- Case Ready Packaging – boxes of 50 with 18 boxes per case support scheduled procedure volume
Product Specifications
Cartridges
- Sizes and Colors – number 10 in blue (AZ10), number 11 in green (AZ11), and number 15 in yellow (AZ15)
- Handle Fit – Anzen reusable handles, sizes 3 and 3L
- Sterility – sterile, single procedure use
Packaging
- Box Count – 50 cartridges per box, sold as listed
- Case Count – 18 boxes per case per the manufacturer ordering page
- Companion Item – Anzen reusable scalpel handles are sold on their own page in this line
Handles and companion instruments fill out the surgical scalpels and blades category for procedure rooms. The Anzen system and its handles all come from MediPurpose.
Why Procedure Teams Switch to a Cartridge System
Loose blades and blade removers are where scalpel safety programs leak. This system keeps the blade inside a cartridge from sterile pack to sharps container, which removes the riskiest handling steps entirely. Keeping a real metal handle also means surgeons do not trade away instrument feel for safety.
- Covered at Every Handoff – retraction means the blade is never the exposed object moving between hands
- No Blade Stripping Step – the whole cartridge disposes as one unit, ending manual blade removal
- Metal Handle Feel Stays – the reusable stainless handle preserves the balance surgeons expect
- Setup Errors Drop – cartridge colors verify the blade size before the case starts
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which handles do these cartridges fit?
They fit the Anzen reusable scalpel handles in sizes 3 and 3L, sold on this site. The system is proprietary, so cartridges should not be forced onto other handle brands.
How does the safety feature work?
The blade extends from the cartridge for use and retracts back inside afterward with the slider. The covered cartridge is then discarded into sharps as one piece.
Are the cartridges sterile?
Yes, each cartridge is sterile and intended for a single procedure. A fresh cartridge is mounted for every case.
How many cartridges come in a box?
Each box holds 50 sterile cartridges of one blade size. The manufacturer ordering page lists 18 boxes per case for facility scale stocking.
Which blade sizes are offered?
The range covers number 10 in blue, number 11 in green, and number 15 in yellow. Those three sizes handle the majority of routine incision work.
