#10 Retractable Scalpels
The #10 Retractable Safety Scalpel is designed for precision cutting while helping reduce the risk of accidental sharps injuries in the prep room. Featuring a stainless steel #10 blade and retractable safety sheath, this disposable scalpel provides embalmers and mortuary professionals with a convenient, ready-to-use instrument for a variety of preparation procedures.
Each scalpel features a protective green sheath and retractable blade design for improved handling, storage, and disposal. Ideal for funeral homes, mortuaries, pathology labs, and embalming professionals seeking safety and efficiency during daily prep room operations.
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Description
The #10 Retractable Safety Scalpel is an essential prep room instrument designed to deliver precise cutting performance while enhancing safety for funeral service professionals. Featuring a sharp stainless steel #10 blade and an integrated retractable safety mechanism, this disposable scalpel helps reduce the risk of accidental cuts and sharps exposure during embalming and preparation procedures.
In busy prep room environments, safety and efficiency are critical. Traditional scalpel systems require handling and changing blades, which can increase the potential for accidental injuries. The retractable design of this safety scalpel allows users to extend the blade when needed and retract it immediately after use, helping minimize exposure to sharp edges during handling, passing, and disposal. Similar retractable safety scalpels are widely used in healthcare settings to improve sharps safety and reduce workplace injuries.
The versatile #10 blade profile is commonly used for general incisions and tissue preparation procedures, making it a valuable instrument for embalmers and mortuary professionals. Its curved cutting edge allows for smooth, controlled cuts while maintaining excellent maneuverability and precision. The stainless steel blade is manufactured to provide reliable sharpness and consistent performance throughout use.
Designed for convenience, the scalpel arrives fully assembled and ready for use. The integrated green protective sheath and retractable mechanism eliminate the need to install or remove blades, saving time and reducing handling risks. Once the procedure is complete, the blade can be safely retracted prior to disposal in an approved sharps container.
Ideal for funeral homes, mortuaries, anatomy labs, pathology facilities, and medical examiner offices, the #10 Retractable Safety Scalpel provides a dependable solution for professionals who prioritize both precision and workplace safety.
- Stainless steel #10 blade
- Retractable safety design
- Green protective sheath
- Disposable, single-use instrument
- Ready-to-use construction
- Helps reduce accidental sharps exposure
- Comfortable and easy to handle
- Suitable for embalming and preparation procedures
- Convenient disposal after use
- Embalming procedures
- Tissue preparation
- Postmortem examinations
- Mortuary and pathology work
- Funeral home prep rooms
- Medical examiner and forensic facilities
When safety, efficiency, and precision matter, the #10 Retractable Safety Scalpel delivers dependable performance for funeral service professionals and prep room staff.

