Kiato Disposable Scalpel

Product Code: AS231

Kiato disposable scalpels are trusted single use surgical scalpels designed for precision. safety and everyday clinical procedures. They are made from high-quality stainless steel and come in sizes 10, 11 and 15. These disposable scalpels support a wide range of procedures from general surgery to more delicate precision work.

Our Kiato disposable scalpels combine convenience with profressional grade quality. These long established scalpels offer dependable performance for podiatrists, surgeons and healthcare professionals who need precision instruments that they can trust.

Available in sizes 10, 11 and 15.

Supplied in boxes of 10.

Kiato Disposable Scalpel - Product Information

Key Information

• Shelf life: 5 years
• Scalpel sizes available: 10, 11, 15
• Single use and individually wrapped
• Colour coded handle with clear plastic blade guard
• Conforms to BS2982 and Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC
• Well-established, high-quality brand that has manufactured these scalpels since 1990

Treatments where Podiatrists would use Kiato Disposable Scalpel

Callus and corn reduction

These disposable scalpels are commonly used by podiatrists for the careful debridement of corns and calluses, helping remove thickened hardened skin that can cause pain and pressure when walking. These scalpels allow podiatrists to precisely cut away layers of dead skin while preserving healthy surrounding areas. 

Fissure and cracked heel treatment

For painful heel fissures and deep skin cracks, podiatrists use these disposable scalpels to gently debride dry, split and callused skin around the fissure. Fine controlled blade work is especially important in managing sensitive or painful fissures safely.

Ingrown toenail procedures

For and ingrown toenail, a podiatrist may use a disposable scalpel for a variety of treatment options. These include:

• Removing part of the nail (partial nail avulsion)
• Excising the inflamed tissue around it
• Treating the nail root to prevent regrowth

Using a sterile, single-use scalpel for each procedure helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination.

Ulcer debridement and diabetic foot care

In patients with conditions like diabetes, foot ulcers can develop. A podiatrist may use a disposable scalpel to remove dead or infected tissue, which helps promote healing and reduce infection risk.

FAQ

What procedures are disposable scalpels typically used for?

Kiato disposable scalpels are versatile across podiatry and general surgery. Each size suits different procedures:

• Size 10: For general surgery incisions with its large curved cutting edge
• Size 11: For stab incisions and drainage with its long, triangular point
• Size 15: For micro-precision surgery with a small curved edge

Why choose disposable scalpels over reusable handles and seperate blades?

A disposable scalpel comes with the blade already fixed to the handle. .There is no need to fit or remove blades by hand, which reduces sharps handling in the clinic. Each Kiato scalpel is gamma serilised and individually wrapped, so it is ready to use straight from the pack. There is also no handle to clean or sterilise between patients, which saves time in a busy practice.

The clear plastic guard protects the blade edge before use and helps with safe disposal afterwards. Once the procedure is complete, the whole scalpel goes into a sharps container.

Are they compliant with UK/EU medical regulations?

Yes, Kiato disposable scalpels are CE marked and conform to BS2982 and Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC.

Canonbury`s Kiato products are going to enter the NHS supply chain, meaning they also meet strict quality and regulatory standards.

Why choose Kiato disposable scalpels?

The Kiato Disposable Scalpels are pre-sterilised and single-use to ensure the highest level of safety for all patients and podiatrists as this helps keep the risk of contamination down. They are individually wrapped with colour coded handles so the are easily identifiable without needing to take the time to read the details on the packet. Since they are entering the NHS supply chain, this instils confidence that podiatrists look for when choosing a scalpel, as the scalpels will have needed to meet an even higher standard before distribution on this scale.