rETRACTABLE
SAFETY SCALPEL
Technology/Process Description:
Featuring unique
automated retraction technology, the FuturaTM line of safety
scalpels offers one-handed safety activation away from the blade. This protects
the caregiver from accidental injury and exposure to infectious disease during
surgical procedures. It is designed to inhibit unprotected,
"in-between" blade positions. The patented spring activated mechanism
provides user control to access or hide the blade. A safe alternative to
traditional OR blades, these scalpels are versatile for diverse floor use
applications
Futura
Safety Scalpel
Technology/Product Specifications:
PRODUCT:
FUTURA SAFETY SCALPEL
The Safety Scalpel by Futura reduces
the exposed blade accidents. It is safe, compact, easy to use, automated
retracting scalpel. The precision sharpened blades provide for clean incisions.
This scalpel is available in multiple blade sizes to accommodate various
surgical applications. The scalpels are colour coded for blade recognition.
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Reference |
BLADE SIZE |
COLOR |
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680210 |
10 |
Green |
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680211 |
11 |
Blue |
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680215 |
15 |
Yellow |
Risk Exposure
Scalpel Injury Exposure
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Research
reports that 21% of all sharp injuries occur in the operating room
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Approximately
6% of injuries are due to scalpels
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While
39% of scalpel injuries are self inflicted, 61% are inflicted by the user on
assistants during transfer of instrument
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Often
an injury (to the hand) is not discovered until after the procedure is completed
and the worker removes his or her gloves.
Features and Benefits of
the Futura Safety Scalpel
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Clinician controls in-use or safety position of the blade with the
finger-operated locking inset.
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One-handed activation allows clinician to focus on surgical site.
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The retractable design shields the blade in the safety position,
minimizing the risk of accidental cuts.
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Multiple blade sizes available.
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Color-coded by blade size for easy identification.
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Well-balanced and compact.
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Completely disposable.
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Ideal for kits and trays.
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Futura Safety Scalpel -Features Comparisons |
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Comparison Categories |
Importance of features |
Futura Scalpels |
Sheath |
Manual Retraction |
Traditional Scalpel |
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Blade
Retraction |
Protects
patient/caregiver from accidental cuts during passing and disposal |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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Automated
Safety mechanism |
Safety
mechanism activated away from the blade, inhibits "in-between" blade
positions |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
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One-handed
activation |
One handed
technique enhances safety, companies with regulations |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Blade
retracts inside device |
Compactness
improves disposal costs |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Ready to
use (no assembly) |
Saves Time |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Single
patient use disposable |
Virtually
eliminates cross contamination |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Safety
mechanism integral to device |
Built-in ESIP(Engineered
sharps injury protection), OSHA regulations compliant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Company Profile
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Company Name |
Futura Medical Products (P) Ltd. |
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Address |
Plot No. 7,Cochin Special Economic
Zone, Kakkanad, Kochi 682037 India |
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Contact person |
Mr. Manoj John George / Mr. Titus
Daniel |
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Phone |
+91-484-2413105,2413106 |
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Fax |
+91-484-2413127 |
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E-mail |
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Web Site |
www.futuramedicals.com ( under construction) |
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Year of Establishment |
1997 |
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Product(s) Manufactured |
Retractable Safety Scalpel,
Operation Knife, Lancet, Bioscopes, Glucose Monitoring Device Part |
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Production (FY-05) (Products
contributing most to the sales) |
Operation Knife(Safety
Scalpel) 17.8 Lacs |
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Sales Turnover |
FY 05: USD 1.3 Mn FY 04: USD 0.9 Mn FY 03: USD 1.6 Mn |
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Conformity to Standards |
Indian Standards |
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Compliance to ISO |
ISO 9001-2000,ISO 13485-2003,CE
0434 |
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Foreign Collaboration |
Subsidiary of a Foreign Company -Hypoguard USA Inc. |
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Manpower Total (Nos.) |
80 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment used |
High Impact Polystyrene, Poly
Propylene, Poly Carbonate, Injection Molding Machine, Ultrasonic Welding, Surface Grinding,
Deflection Tester, Pull Tester, Force Tester |
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Effluent Generated |
Non Polluting |
Broad Profile of Project Offer
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Project |
To Manufacture Retractable Safety Scalpel |
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Capacity per Annum |
66 Lacs pieces |
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Land Requirements/ Building Requirements |
5898 Sq. M |
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Plant & Machinery and Test
Equipment |
Injection Molding Machine,
Ultrasonic Welding, Surface Grinding, Deflection Tester, Pull Tester, Force
Tester |
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Electrical Installation |
200 |
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Implementation Period |
3 To 6 Months |
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Manpower Required |
80 |
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Raw Materials / Equipment Required |
High Impact Polystyrene,
Poly Propylene, Poly Carbonate, Injection Molding Machine, Ultrasonic
Welding, Surface Grinding, Deflection Tester, Pull Tester, Force Tester |
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Total Project Cost |
USD 1 Mn |
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Expected Annual Sales |
USD 3.3 Mn |
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Profitability |
30% |
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Form of Offer |
Turnkey Project |