| 20100125289 | SCALPEL BLADE HAVING DUAL INDENTATIONS ON BACK EDGE - The present invention is directed to a scalpel blade having a longitudinal axis, the scalpel blade preferably comprising a first edge coincident with the longitudinal axis, a second edge coincident with the longitudinal axis, a cutting edge located along at least a portion of the first edge, and a first indentation in juxtaposition with and spanning at least a portion of the second edge, wherein the first indentation is offset in a first direction from the second edge. The scalpel blade preferably further comprises a second indentation in juxtaposition with and spanning at least a portion of the first indentation, wherein the second indentation is offset in a direction opposite from the second edge. The scalpel blade can either be removably attached to a reusable scalpel handle or indelibly attached to a disposable scalpel. | 05-20-2010 |