摘要 |
<p>A receptacle to hold a medical sharps device such as a scalpel (5) during a surgical procedure. The receptacle has an elongate recess (10, 12) to receive the medical sharps device, a finger access arrangement (15) to enable access to the handle of the medical device and laterally extending wings (9) on the receptacle to provide stability for the receptacle in use. A raised portion (17) in the recess raises the handle of the medical device to assist gripping it. Adhesive pads (13) may be placed under the wings. The receptacle can be disposable or be able to be sterilised.</p> |