Podiatry

Podiatrists use scalpels every day during patient care, and run the risk of a scalpel injury without the correct equipment and work practices.

Podiatrists are one of the most frequent users of scalpel blades in the medical profession. Removing scalpel blades without the right tool increase our chances of a sharps injury significantly. In the best case, a sharps cut can lead to delays or blood tests being required. At worst, you are risking surgery, a blood-borne infection, and costly rehabilitation.

Where Do Scalpel Cuts Occur?

When removing scalpel blades

While switching instruments

During clean-up / resterilization

Scalpel Cuts Can Cause:

Blood-borne infection such as HBV, HCV, or HIV

Severed digital nerve and/or tendon

Psychological distress and/or trauma

Delayed procedures and loss of productivity

Costs for an uncomplicated scalpel injury

US$ 550 – US$ 3000

Cost if the injury requires surgery and rehab

US$ 15000 – US$ 100000

In addition to the post-exposure management costs, there may be hidden costs such as workers compensation, retraining, or non-compliance penalties.

Preventing Cuts using the Qlicksmart BladeFLASK

Removes up to 100 used scalpel blades

Automatic safety mechanism removes and contains your scalpel blades using only one hand.

Certified and medically approved sharps container.

Can be attached to a wall or bench with the reusable Mounting Bracket.

Dispose by placing it in your medical waste bin.

Qlicksmart BladeFLASKs are a quick and simple way to remove scalpel blades.

With the mounting bracket, the BladeFLASKs can be placed on stations, trolleys, or benches.

The BladeFLASK is easy to use with just one hand. A quick “push, click, and pull” action is all you need to do to remove and contain used scalpel blades.