FEATHER frequently asked questions

You will find below queries about subjects such as; the different ranges of scapels in the FEATHER portfolio, whether they are disposable or reusable, and what pack sizes they are available in.

If you have a query which is not answered on this page then please call our customer services team on 01279 883720 or you can contact us via the button below.

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The FEATHER standard range of surgical instruments includes; disposable scalpels, safety scalpels, surgical blades & handles and blade removers. Due to their optimised micrometre-accurate precision grinding, FEATHER standard surgical scalpels offer outstanding quality and performance.


The FEATHER ophthalmic MICRO FEATHER range provides the ultimate cutting consistency and sharpness. It includes; sideports scalpels, phaco & enlargement incisions scalpels, scalpels for tunnel incisions & preparation of flaps, and scalpels for incisions with pre-defined incision depth. Blade handles can be aluminium, plastic or Safeshield handles, with a blade type of either straight or angled.


The scalpel comes in a heat-resistant plastic box. After proper cleaning, the aluminium micro scalpel can be placed in this plastic box for re-sterilisation in the autoclave and then be reused. Scalpels with plastic handles are single-use only.


FEATHER microsurgical instruments are unique in design and offer highly-specialised solutions for neurosurgeons. The range includes blades specially designed for cutting Dura Mater and Arachnoid Membrane, in addition to other brain tissues. They are extremely sharp, easy to handle, and very durable. Constituting an ideal system of inter-changeable blades and handles, FEATHER Microsurgical Instruments are flexible and efficient. The handles are made from titanium alloy and have an ideal weight to ensure a secure grip and safe handling of the instruments.


FEATHER blades come in packs of 5.


Yes, please contact the customer services team on sales.uk@haag-streit.com or call 01279 883720, and we can arrange to show you some examples.


The Japanese manufacturer FEATHER®, established in 1932, is a specialist in medical blades and is now one of the global market leaders in this field.  Haag-Streit UK is an Authorised UK Distributor for the FEATHER portfolio.