ISO 7740:1985

Instruments for surgery — Scalpels with detachable blades — Fitting dimensions

Lays down the dimensions of two sizes of fitting features for detacheable scalpel blades and the handles with which they are used. It secures a good fitting and interchangeability of detachable blades for scalpels manufactured in different countries or by different manufacturers. The transitional period for a gradual adaption of the fitting dimensions specified in this standard should end with the year 1990.