Medical Supplies

Latex Gloves

Nitrile Gloves

Vinyl Gloves

Stethoscopes

Medical Scales

Surgical Blades

Surgical Instruments

Scalpels

Click Here for Recommended Surgical Blades Suppliers
According to TheMedSupplyGuide.com


There are currently 65 scalpel blade shapes (sizes) and 27 different types of handles. They're not all used for medical purposes. They can be used by dentists, chiropodists, veterinary surgeons and a host of professionals in the arts and crafts industry. Mostly all of the scalpels you'll find are made of stainless steal.

Types of Scalpel Blades

Scalpels have a unique and sometimes confusing system of fitting the blade to the handle. Choosing a disposable scalpel can alleviate some of these concerns. Here are some of the current scalpel blade options. Most are sold in quantities of 25 to 100. Remember not all scalpel blades are sterilized.

Blade sizes #10 through #15 fit #3 handles 
Blade sizes #20 through #24 fit #4 handles

Always check on the compatibility of your handle and the blade. Also, make sure that you match the blade with the need.

Medical Supplies Main

Please see our Disclaimer © 2008 Guide Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Frequent Questions...



Are scalpels only used for medical purposes?

Are surgical blades sterilized before you buy them?

What are surgical blades made from?