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Angiotech
SharpGuard Guarded Knives
www.sharpoint.com
(877) 991-1110
List price: not disclosed
FYI: Aiming to protect surgical personnel from sharps injuries and blades
from perioperative damage, SharpGuard guarded knives feature a sliding,
protective sheath that conceals the blade until the user retracts it. This ophthalmic line is available in various slit, paracentesis and crescent blade
designs.
ASICO
Unicat Multi-Incision Diamond Knife
www.asico.com
(800) 628-2879
List price: $2,939
FYI: The Unicat Multi-Incision Diamond Knife for ophthalmic surgery has a retractable blade for OR safety, plus
2 additional safety features in the form of Teflon protective
caps. One cap over the tip provides a second shield when
the blade is retracted, while the other cap at the base of
the blade prevents accidental exposure.
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