#11 surgical blade

The #11 blade is used to make "stab" incisions in vascular and endoscopic surgeries. It's sharp point allows for precise, accurate entrance into vessels and other tubular structures such as ureters. It is also used to create openings in skin and fascia for placement of laparoscopic ports.

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The #11 blade is used to make "stab" incisions in vascular and endoscopic surgeries. It's sharp point allows for precise, accurate entrance into vessels and other tubular structures such as ureters. It is also used to create openings in skin and fascia for placement of laparoscopic ports.