Description
The size 23 surgical blades in this listing are Cincinnati Surgical products, made for incision and soft tissue work in operating rooms and procedure suites. Blades – size 23 are available in Cincinnati Surgical, Swann Morton, and Lance brands.
- Material options – carbon steel and stainless steel across the options in this listing
- Sterility – sterile and non-sterile options, stated on every option label
- Fit – fits size 4 handles
- Packaging – sold as listed, including 100/bx, 5/pk, Bulk 500/pk
- Brand lines – Cincinnati Surgical, Lance and Swann Morton options under one listing
Main Description
The No.23 is a “leaf-shaped” blade sharpened along its leading edge. Commonly used for making long incisions such as an upper midline incision of the abdomen during the repair of a perforated gastric ulcer. Cincinnati Surgical brings more than eight decades of blade making experience, dating back to 1938. The listing groups every brand line option for this size in one place, so sterile and non-sterile packs can be compared side by side. Handle fit follows the size, and the fitting is stated in the specifications below. A joint manufacturing agreement with Swann-Morton of Sheffield, England has been in place since 2015.
Features and Benefits
Blade and Edge
- Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel build – the steel options the manufacturer lists for this product, chosen at the option level
- Size 23 profile – the standard size profile used across the maker range
Fit and Use
- Compatibility – fits size 4 handles, matching the standard fitting for the size
- Safer changeovers – pair with a blade remover so used blades never pass through fingers
- Option clarity – material, sterility, and packaging are printed on every option label
Packaging and Sterility
- Sterile and Non-Sterile supply – sterility is fixed at the option level, never mixed inside a box
- Manufacturer packaging – sold as listed in 100/bx, 5/pk, Bulk 500/pk, priced per pack or box
- Reorder by number – the catalog number on the box is the SKU used for reorders
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer – Cincinnati Surgical Company
- Brand line – Cincinnati Surgical, Lance and Swann Morton
- Size – 23
- Material – Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel
- Sterility – Sterile and Non-Sterile
- Fit – Fits Size 4 Handles
- Packaging – 100/bx, 5/pk, Bulk 500/pk
- Catalog numbers – 7 in this listing, including 00SM23, 0123, 01SM23, 0223
Shop the full Cincinnati Surgical range at MedicalEx or browse patient care supplies for the handles, removers, and sets used alongside them.
Why Choose Cincinnati Blades Size 23?
Founded in 1938, the maker focuses on surgical blades, scalpels, and the handles that carry them. Swann-Morton production runs through a joint manufacturing agreement that dates to 2015. That focus shows in listings like this one, where the options are the manufacturer’s own catalog options for the product.
- Brand lines side by side – compare the house and Sheffield lines in one listing instead of three
- Fewer mid-case substitutions – the size, material, and sterility you pick are the ones that arrive
- Consistent supply – in-house sterilization and high daily output keep core sizes in production
- A specialist maker – the catalog is blades, scalpels, handles, and needles, nothing else
- Clean reorders – stable catalog numbers make the second order identical to the first
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which handles do these blades fit?
Fits Size 4 Handles. Check the handle size against the blade size before ordering so the blade seats fully on the handle.
What materials and sterility options are in this listing?
This listing covers carbon steel and stainless steel blades in sterile and non-sterile options, packed as 100/bx, 5/pk, Bulk 500/pk. Each option is a separate catalog number, so the material and sterility you select are exactly what ships.
Which brand lines are included?
The options come from Cincinnati Surgical, Lance and Swann Morton, sold by Cincinnati Surgical Company. The brand is named at the start of every option label in this listing.
How should a used blade be taken off the handle?
Use a blade remover rather than fingers or forceps, which keeps hands away from the used edge. Blade removers are part of the same Cincinnati Surgical range and are listed separately at MedicalEx.
Are the blades sold individually?
No, the blades are sold in the manufacturer packaging shown on each option, including 100/bx, 5/pk, Bulk 500/pk. The price shown is the price for that full pack or box.
