Surgical Blades — Pattern and Clinical Use
Blade shape determines the incision. The No. 10 is the general-purpose belly blade for skin, the No. 11 is a straight pointed blade for stab incisions and drainage, the No. 12 is a curved hook used for suture removal and specific dissections, and the No. 15 is a small curved blade for short, precise incisions. The larger 20–24 series repeats this logic at a bigger scale on No. 4 handles.
Blades are a consumable rather than an instrument, which changes what matters: sterility of the individual wrap, edge consistency across a production lot, and corrosion protection in storage. They must be matched correctly to the handle series a customer already uses.
Surgical Blades Variants and Specifications
The standard blade series and what each is used for.
| Blade | Shape / typical use |
|---|---|
| No. 10 | Curved belly — general skin incision |
| No. 11 | Straight pointed — stab incision, drainage |
| No. 12 | Curved hook — suture removal, specific dissection |
| No. 15 | Small curved — short precise incisions |
| No. 20–24 | Larger series for No. 4 handles |
| Carbon steel or stainless | Carbon holds a keener initial edge; stainless resists corrosion |
Material, Finish and Quality Control
We forge surgical blades from AISI 420 martensitic stainless. Edge consistency is verified across each production lot and blades are individually wrapped, since a blade is a single-use consumable judged on lot uniformity rather than on service life. Each batch passes Rockwell hardness testing, dimensional checks on edge consistency across lot, and visual inspection under our ISO 13485 system before passivation and final finishing. Mirror and satin finishes are both available — satin is usually specified where glare under operating lights is a concern.
Who Sources Surgical Blades From Surgical Star
Blades are a recurring consumable, which makes them one of the strongest repeat-revenue lines in a catalog. They sell to hospital, dental, veterinary and podiatry distributors and pair directly with a handle range.
OEM, Certification and Ordering
Every surgical blades can be produced as a private-label line: your logo laser-marked on the wrapper, your catalog numbers, and your own printed packaging, manufactured from your drawings or a reference sample. Production runs inside a documented ISO 13485 quality system, with CE marking under EU MDR 2017/745 and US FDA establishment registration behind it. Your shipment carries a certificate of conformity plus the ASTM F899 material certificate for the grade actually used.
Minimums stay deliberately low so a new brand can launch without a heavy first order, and pricing is quoted direct from the factory on volume tiers. Bulk production usually takes four to six weeks from sample approval, shipped DDP with export paperwork and HS codes handled. See how OEM & private label works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a No. 11 blade used for?
Its straight, pointed edge suits stab incisions, opening abscesses and precise puncture work, rather than the sweeping cuts a curved No. 10 is made for.
What is the difference between carbon steel and stainless blades?
Carbon steel takes a keener initial edge and is often preferred where maximum sharpness matters; stainless resists corrosion better in storage. Both are single-use.
Which blades fit a No. 4 handle?
The larger 20 to 24 series. The smaller 10, 11, 12 and 15 blades fit No. 3 and No. 7 handles.
Can you manufacture these under our own brand?
Yes — full OEM and private label. We laser-mark your logo and catalog numbers, pack in your branded boxes, and work from your drawings, tech pack or a reference sample, with a pre-production sample approved before any bulk run.
Send your pattern list, drawing or a reference sample and we’ll quote MOQ, pricing and lead time — standard catalog or fully private-label.
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