Description
The Aspen Bard-Parker Protected Stainless Steel Blades bring a safety protected design to everyday surgical cutting. A one-handed activation mechanism covers the blade when it is not cutting, which helps reduce the chance of accidental sharps contact during passing and disposal. The range covers blade sizes 10, 11, 15, and 20 plus a size 11 mini scalpel, in sterile and non-sterile formats.
- One-Handed Activation – The protected design activates with one hand, keeping the other hand clear of the blade.
- Safety Compliance Support – The protected format helps your facility comply with OSHA and federal safety legislation.
- Sterile and Non-Sterile Formats – Choose sterile blades for the sterile field or non-sterile blades where sterility is not required.
- Eight Configurations – Available in 8 options across blade sizes 10, 11, 15, and 20 and a size 11 mini scalpel.
Bard-Parker Protected Blades for Surgical Cutting
The Aspen Bard-Parker Protected Stainless Steel Blades are single-use scalpel blades built around a protective mechanism that shields the edge between cuts. Protected blades address one of the most common sharps risks in the operating room, the exposed blade during hand-offs and tray handling. One-handed activation lets the user engage the protection without a second hand near the edge. The sterile configurations are packed 100 per box and 500 per case for procedure use. The non-sterile configurations are packed 100 per box and 1,000 per case, with the size 11 mini scalpel packed 10 per box and 100 per case.
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Features and Benefits
Safety in Practice
- Protected Edge – The blade stays covered when not cutting, which lowers exposure during passing and disposal.
- One-Handed Use – Activation takes one hand, so the free hand never has to approach the edge.
Formats and Sizes
- Four Blade Sizes – Sizes 10, 11, 15, and 20 cover the common general surgery blade profiles.
- Mini Scalpel Option – The size 11 mini scalpel suits smaller incisions and confined work areas.
Product Specifications
Blade Details
- Brand: Aspen Surgical
- Product Type: Protected Scalpel Blade
- Category: Surgical Instruments
Configuration Options
- Configuration Options: Mini Scalpel, Size 11, Non-Sterile, 10 per Box, 100 per Case, Size 10, Non-Sterile, 100 per Box, 1000 per Case, Size 11, Non-Sterile, 100 per Box, 1000 per Case, Size 15, Non-Sterile, 100 per Box, 1000 per Case, Size 10, Sterile, 100 per Box, 500 per Case, Size 11, Sterile, 100 per Box, 500 per Case, Size 15, Sterile, 100 per Box, 500 per Case, Size 20, Sterile, 100 per Box, 500 per Case
- Number of Options: 8 configuration options
- Format: Single-use
Why Surgical Teams Choose Aspen Surgical Bard-Parker Protected Blades
Surgical teams choose protected blades because sharps injuries often happen away from the incision, during passing, tray work, and disposal. A blade that covers itself between cuts removes exposure at exactly those moments without changing how the team works.
- Fewer Exposed Edges – The protective mechanism keeps the edge covered outside the cut, which protects everyone handling the tray.
- No Workflow Change – One-handed activation fits the passing routine teams already use, so adoption needs no retraining.
- Right Format on Hand – Sterile and non-sterile options let facilities stock one protected line for both procedure and prep use.
- A Focused Configuration Range – Eight configurations cover the standard blade sizes, so buyers configure once and reorder with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does protected mean on these blades?
It means the blade has a protective mechanism with one-handed activation that covers the edge when the blade is not cutting.
What sizes are available?
It comes in 8 options across blade sizes 10, 11, 15, and 20, plus a size 11 mini scalpel.
Are sterile options available?
Yes. Sizes 10, 11, 15, and 20 are available sterile, packed 100 per box and 500 per case, and sizes 10, 11, and 15 plus the mini scalpel are available non-sterile.
Are these blades reusable?
No. They are single-use blades intended to be discarded after one procedure.
How are the non-sterile blades packed?
The non-sterile blades are packed 100 per box and 1,000 per case, and the size 11 mini scalpel is packed 10 per box and 100 per case.
