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Scalpel Blade Guard
Background:According to the CDC, between 600,000 and 800,000 sharps injuries are incurred by health care workers annually. 46% of sharps injuries happen to nurses, followed by physicians (12%). 21% occur in surgery. Most are located on the thumb or index finger of the non-dominate hand. 39% of all surgical scalpel injuries are inflicted by the user...
Published: 7/24/2024
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Inventor(s): Mark Adelman, Robert Landis, Craig Hidalgo
Keywords(s): Medical, Medical Devices
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Medical Devices, Technology Classifications > Medical & Biotechnology
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