round scalpel handle

Cylindrical scalpel handle with rotational control for precise incision work.

Key Features:
• 14.5 cm straight round handle design
• Compatible with blades #10–15
• Cylindrical profile allows fingertip rotational control
• Fenestrated shaft reduces weight without weakening structure
• Dual knurled grip zones for secure, non-slip handling
• Standard slotted blade mount for firm blade fixation
• Balanced design for controlled pen-grip use
• Surgical-grade stainless steel construction
• Fully autoclavable for repeated sterilization
• Ideal for flap incisions, gingivectomy, and implant procedures

SKU: LS9-469 Categories: , ,

The Round Scalpel Handle (Article# LS9-469) measures 14.5cm in total length and is machined from surgical-grade stainless steel in a fully straight, cylindrical profile. The mid-section of the body carries four elongated fenestrations; oval cutouts spaced symmetrically along the shaft that reduce total instrument weight while maintaining structural rigidity. A fine, crosshatch-knurled grip zone flanks the fenestrated section on both sides, providing a non-slip contact surface in wet, gloved operating conditions. The proximal end of this Scalpel Blade straight round handle carries the standard slotted blade fitment, compatible with scalpel blades #10 through #15.

Unlike flat-bodied handles, the fully round cross-section allows free axial rotation between thumb and index finger without repositioning the hand grip. This rotational freedom is the defining functional advantage of a Straight Round Scalpel Handle design, the clinician tracks incision curves by rolling the handle between fingertips rather than pronating and supinating the entire forearm. The 14.5cm length places the blade tip at a comfortable distance for intraoral pen-grip use without the handle contacting the opposing arch.

Oral surgeons and periodontists use the Round Scalpel Handle for full-thickness mucoperiosteal incisions during implant surgery, flap design in periodontal surgery, mucogingival procedures, and gingivectomy. The #15 blade is the most common pairing for intraoral incisions around teeth, while #12 blades are attached for curved posterior and tuberosity access. The pen-grip technique used with this handle gives surgeons direct fingertip control over incision depth and direction.

Leader Surgical supplies this handle with consistent knurl geometry, verified blade-slot fitment for blades #10–15, and full autoclave compatibility, giving oral surgery and periodontal practices a reusable, procedure-ready instrument built to last through high-volume clinical use.

What material is it made from?
It is typically crafted from high-grade surgical stainless steel, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion.

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