1.

Remove scalpel from sterile pack.

(Sterile only if package is NOT opened, damaged or broken.  Intended for single use only.

Do NOT resterilise.)

2.

Push the slide latch forward until the latch clicks into position. 

3.

To retract the blade; pull the slide latch back until the latch clicks into position. 

Visually check that the blade is fully retracted. 

The scalpel is now in the safety position. 

4.

Once the procedure is complete:

Repeat step 3 then pull slide latch further back with force until the latch clicks into the final lock position. 

The scalpel is now ready for disposal.