The Bard-Parker Safety Scalpel #10 by Aspen Surgical is a sterile, single-use scalpel with a #10 stainless steel blade and a unique pierce-resistant protective cover that remains on the blade during both assembly and disposal — eliminating the most common mechanism of sharps injury. Designed for one-handed activation and compatible with left- and right-handed users. Essential for field surgical procedures including cricothyrotomy and wound debridement.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Aspen Surgical (Bard-Parker brand) |
| Blade Size | #10 |
| Blade Material | Stainless steel |
| Sterilization | Sterile |
| Use Type | Single-use, disposable |
| Safety Feature | Pierce-resistant protective cover, present during assembly and disposal |
| Activation | Easy one-handed; left and right-hand compatible |
| Latex-Free | Yes |
| OSHA Compliance | Helps comply with OSHA and federal sharps safety legislation |
Product Overview
The Bard-Parker name has been synonymous with surgical-quality scalpels for generations, and Aspen Surgical's Safety Scalpel line applies that same precision to a design engineered around the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. The #10 blade — a broad, curved edge ideal for incisions requiring a large, smooth cut — is the standard choice for cricothyrotomy, field chest procedures, wound debridement, and general tissue separation in prehospital and austere environments.
What sets the Bard-Parker Safety Scalpel apart is the pierce-resistant protective cover that remains on the blade from the moment of assembly through final disposal. Traditional scalpels require the user to manually slide a separate guard over an exposed blade — a manipulation responsible for a disproportionate number of sharps injuries in emergency and surgical settings. Aspen's integrated cover eliminates that step entirely, supporting one-handed activation for both left- and right-handed providers without any exposed blade handling.
For tactical medical professionals, the Bard-Parker Safety Scalpel #10 is a core instrument in field surgical airway kits and minor surgery sets. Its sterile, single-use design requires no sterilization planning and eliminates cross-contamination risk. When the scalpel appears in MED-TAC's Basic Field Surgical Airway Kit, its reliable performance in tissue separation is critical to the success of a surgical cricothyrotomy under pressure.
Blade #10: Clinical Applications
- Surgical cricothyrotomy — standard incision blade for emergency surgical airway
- Wound debridement — sharp excision of devitalized tissue in field wound care
- Incision and drainage — abscess management in prolonged field care settings
- General tissue separation — controlled cutting across a broad range of surgical procedures
- Minor surgery set component — standard blade for sterile minor surgical instrument kits
See also: Shears & Cutting Tools | IFAK Kits & First Aid | Airway Management Supplies
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