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Blades designed for use as the cutting component of a microsurgical scalpel that combines a detachable blade and a reusable handle. These blades typically consist of a flat piece of metal (e.g., stainless steel) with one or both sharp edges; the shape and size of the blade is determined by the procedure to be performed and the particular instrument handle. Microsurgical scalpel blades are usually intended for disposal (i.e., single-use) or, less frequently, for reuse. The scalpel is used for cutting tissues and other anatomic structures during microsurgical (e.g., middle ear, neurosurgery, ophthalmic) procedures.
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