Description
This listing covers the Swann Morton size 20 safety scalpels, the options hospitals order for procedures where covering or retracting the blade after use lowers sharps risk. Ordering by catalog number keeps the material, sterility, and pack you select the same on every reorder.
- Sterility – sterile and non-sterile options, stated on every option label
- Packaging – sold as listed, including 10/bx, 500/bx
- Catalog numbers – 2 options in this listing, each with its own SKU
Main Description
Founded in 1938, the maker focuses on surgical blades, scalpels, and the handles that carry them. Disposable scalpels remove reprocessing from the workflow, since the full unit is discarded after the case. The options here keep one size together so the count on the shelf always matches the count in the set. Production is certified to ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards. In-house sterilization and output above 1.5 million blades a day keep the range consistent.
Features and Benefits
Guard and Handle Design
- Size 20 profile – the standard size profile used across the maker range
- Covered edge after use – the blade is retracted or guarded before disposal
Fit and Use
- 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 10/bx, 500/bx, 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 – Swann Morton
- Size – 20
- Sterility – Sterile and Non-Sterile
- Packaging – 10/bx, 500/bx
- Catalog numbers – 2 in this listing, including SM3506, SM3606
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 Retracting Guard Scalpels Size 20?
Cincinnati Surgical brings more than eight decades of blade making experience, dating back to 1938. Since 2015 the company has made Swann-Morton blades under a joint manufacturing agreement with the Sheffield, England maker. That focus shows in listings like this one, where the options are the manufacturer’s own catalog options for the product.
- 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
How does the safety mechanism work?
The blade is covered or retracted into the handle once the cut is made, so the edge is not exposed during passing or disposal. Covering the edge before the scalpel leaves the hand lowers the chance of a sharps injury during passing and disposal.
What options are in this listing?
This listing covers size 20 safety scalpels in sterile and non-sterile options, packed as 10/bx, 500/bx. Each option is its own catalog number from Swann Morton.
Are safety scalpels reusable?
No, these are single use disposable scalpels. The full unit, blade and handle together, goes into a sharps container after the case.
Where are the usage instructions?
The manufacturer product catalog is linked in the manuals section of this page, and it covers the safety scalpel range. Read the safety scalpel guidance before first use, since the guard step differs between safety designs.
Does this listing include other sizes?
No, all options here are size 20. The other sizes in the safety range are separate listings at MedicalEx.
