Endorsements

Doctor Thoms Ford M.B. Ch.B (Pret) F.R.C.S. (Edin), Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

"A comfortable, well-balanced and easy to hold blade holder, and it has the obvious advantage of being able to retract into a safety covering so that blade stick injuries would be limited.  It can be passed between scrub sister and the surgeon enclosed and then the blade advanced as necessary.  It is a useful adjunct to theatre safety."

Warren Viskers M.B.BCh (Wits). FCSA (SA) Urol - Urologist

"After use safe retraction of the blade into a permanent locked position was a good feature.  I would use and recommend the product."

Dr Stewart Metcalfe MBBCh (Wits), FCS(SA) - Specialist General Surgeon

"Using the handle will definitely reduce the incidence of injuries when handling the blade between scrub sisters and the surgeon and the blade can then easily be disposed of while still protected in the handle.  Feedback from the scrub sisters was also very positive as they are at great risk when taking back the blade from the surgeon and removing it from a non-disposable handle.  If the handle is available in theatre, I will definitely use it in preference to the standard non-disposable metal handles."

Prof BG Lindeque, Professor and Head: Dept Obstetrics and Gynaecology (University of Pretoria)

"I find is easy to use and very stable!  It has great safety features."

Dr S A Braun M.B.Ch.(Rand), F.R.C.S.(Edin) - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon

"I have used the above scalpel performing plastic surgical procedures and have found it to be light, well-balanced, with an excellent grip.  It is easy manoeuverable, and has the outstanding feature of being retractable for safety.  I would not hesitate to use this in my future plastic surgical procedures as a routine."