Surgical Blade (Sterile, No. 11)

A **Surgical Blade (Sterile, No. 11)** is a single-use, extremely sharp cutting instrument that forms an essential part of the **Surgical Instruments** category. The 'No. 11' designation refers to a specific blade shape, characterized by its **elongated, triangular blade with a strong, pointed tip and a sharpened edge on the hypotenuse (the longer side)**. This unique design makes it ideal for **stab incisions**, creating small, precise punctures, or for cutting in tight, recessed areas where a larger blade might be unwieldy. Each blade is individually packaged and **sterile** to ensure aseptic conditions for every procedure, eliminating the risk of infection. Surgical blades are designed to be attached to a reusable scalpel handle (commonly a No. 3 handle). The No. 11 blade is widely used in various surgical specialties for procedures requiring sharp, precise, and controlled incisions, such as draining abscesses, making small excisions, or for precise dissection around delicate structures. Its single-use, sterile nature guarantees optimal sharpness and hygiene for each surgical intervention.