Abstract： AS 3825:2020 pdf download.Procedures and devices for the removal,containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles. 3.8 scalpel blade device which has a sharpened edge or edges designed for cutting, and which can be loaded ont...

AS 3825:2020 pdf download.Procedures and devices for the removal,containment and disposal of scalpel blades from scalpel handles.

3.8

scalpel blade

device which has a sharpened edge or edges designed for cutting, and which can be loaded onto a scalpel handle

3.9

scalpel blade removal device

any device designed for the safe removal and containment of a scalpel blade from a loaded scalpel handle

3.9.1

active scalpel blade removal device

scalpel blade removal device in which removal is manually performed by the user

3.9.2

multiple-use scalpel blade removal device

device consisting of one chamber which is designed to contain more than one blade

Note i to entry: A multi-use device can typically accommodate in the order of 100 or more blades.

3.9.3

passive scalpel blade removal device

scalpel blade removal device in which removal is automatically performed with no extra action being required by the user

3.9.4

single-use scalpel blade removal device

device consisting of one or more chambers, each chamber designed to contain a single blade

3.10

scalpel blade removal procedure

any procedure or series of procedures designed to separate a scalpel blade from a loaded scalpel handle

3.11

scalpel handle

handle, or other device of similar function, designed for holding a scalpel blade during use

3.12

shall

indicates that a statement is mandatory

3.13

should

indicates a recommendation.

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