Manufacturing for over 90 years in Sheffield, England, have become a world leader in the production of surgical blades, scalpels, and handles. It is a name respected globally for high quality, precision, consistency, and reliability. Combining traditional blade making skills with the latest technology.

Swann-Morton is the preferred choice of many of the world’s surgeons, their wide and varied range of products consists of around 70 individual blades shapes and 30 different handles is also used extensively by other healthcare professionals such as G.P.s, Nurses, and Paramedics in both acute and non-acute disciplines.

Accredited to ISO 13485, the International Standard for Quality Management Systems for medical device companies, Swann-Morton is also accredited to MDSAP (Medical Device Single Audit Programme). Quality Assurance indicates their firm commitment to producing quality products as their QA team maintain continuous quality audits on all production lines to ensure consistency to the highest standards. Continuous checks are carried out at every stage of production by roving inspectors and at static inspection points.

Meeting the challenges of ever-changing surgical techniques and legislation such as the EU Directive on the prevention of Sharps Injuries in the Hospital and Healthcare Sector (2010/32/EU) formally integrated into the UK Health and Safety at Work Act in May 2013, several products within their range incorporate safety engineered features, which reinforce existing policies and initiatives already established within the Hospitals.

Swann-Morton provides additional education, training and support on best practice when handling surgical sharps. “Swann-Morton - protecting your future.”

For more comprehensive information on the Swann-Morton product range including blade removal safety solutions please visit their website www.swann-morton.com