Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 23, 2006
Date of Patent:
March 3, 2009
Assignee:
Neutral Field, LLC
Inventors:
Robert Anthony, Daniel P Guyton, Douglas M. Evans, John R. Hickman
Abstract: The invention relates to a multipurpose device for the safe handling of sharp surgical implements and comprises a molded thermoplastic body that includes a container portion and a scalpel holder section. Magnetic material in the container holds scalpel blades and/or needles after use and magnetic material on the holder section presents a needle for pick-up by a needle holder. The scalpel holder section supports a scalpel or scalpels in cantilever fashion for convenient gripping and withdrawal by a surgeon. The body has a shape and surface characteristics that assures a secure hand grip even in wet conditions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 2003
Date of Patent:
May 2, 2006
Assignee:
Neutral Field, LLC
Inventors:
Robert Anthony, Daniel P. Guyton, Douglas M. Evans, John R. Hickman