1,716 devices · GMDN 47569
A scalpel, single-use is a hand‑held surgical instrument that combines a fixed blade and handle in one piece, allowing the surgeon to cut or dissect tissue manually. The blade is usually made from high‑grade stainless steel or carbon steel, while the handle is commonly plastic, and the device is intended to be discarded after one procedure.
These devices are regulated as medical devices and must meet applicable safety and performance standards for single‑use instruments. Because the blade is not interchangeable, they are supplied as complete, sterile units and are subject to the same regulatory controls as other disposable surgical tools.
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