This report unequivocally demonstrates that remanufactured harmonic® scalpels from Ascentfunction at least as well as new scalpels. This report provided data from a large number of (150) remanufactured harmonic® scalpels. Based on this testing data, remanufactured harmonic® scalpels consistently had no visible contamination, with insignificant levels of protein or hemoglobin. These remanufactured scalpels were also cosmetically and functionally sound, without any foreign material, cracks, separation, damage or wear. In addition, remanufactured scalpels functioned for up to 300 activations without failure.