GUIDE-WIRE STEERED VARIABLE INCISION WIDTH SAFETY SCALPEL

摘要

Embodiments for a variable incision width guide-wire steered scalpel are disclosed. Each embodiment employs a split proximally hinged blade which facilitates making a variable width incision of a pre-determined, substantially constant depth. Methods for preselecting an incision width are disclosed. Also, embodiments which may be used to provide an incision of preselected depth are disclosed.