Description Propper Sterile Surgical Blades manufactured from Stainless Steel are available in sizes #10 to #24. Blades feature consistent sharpness and strength required for the most demanding procedures. Propper Sterile Surgical Blades from Stainless Steel are available in a range of sizes: #10: Curved cutting edge is one of the more traditional blade shapes, making small incisions to the skin and muscle clean and precise. #11: Elongated triangular surgical blade with a strong tip, ideal for stab incisions. Most commonly used for the incisions of chest drains, and opening various coronary arteries. #12 is a small, pointed, crescent-shaped blade sharpened along the inside edge of the curve. It is often used for suture cutting and in many dental procedures. #15: Small curved cutting edge is the most popular blade for short and precise cuts. #20: A larger version of the No. 10 blade equipped with a curved cutting edge, used mostly in orthopedic and general surgical procedures. #22: A tad bigger than the No. 21 blade, used for skin incisions in both cardiac and thoracic surgery. #24: Semi-circular shape, sharpened along its leading edge. Used for making long incisions in general surgery and also in autopsy procedures. Carbon Steel Surgical Blades: Sterile and Non-Sterile
