Stainless steel is the most popular choice for instruments.
the instrument is made of stainless steel, it has great strength and a sharp cutting edge.
The wide variety of stainless steels makes them a smart choice.
Stainless steel instruments are more durable than other metals.
Medical grade stainless steel is a better choice.
Stainless steel instruments will have a longer service life.
Stainless steels for surgical instruments, followed by ASTM F899 specification, ISO 7153-1
stainless steel material requirements for surgical instruments shall conform to:
| Austensitic stainless steel |
301, 303, 304, 317 |
| Martensitic stainless steel |
410, 416, 420, 420A, 420B, 420X, 420C, 420F, 431, 440A, 440B, 440C, UNS S42010 |
| Precipitation hardening stainless steel |
630, 631, XM-25, XM-16, XM-13, UNS S46500, UNS S46910 |
| Ferritic stainless steel |
430 |
Examples of selected stainless steels used for surgical instruments
| Cutting instruments |
chisels, scissors, bone cutting forceps, knives, scalpels, reamers .. |
| Non-cutting instruments |
needle, clamps, drills, handles, hammers, punches .. |
Choosing the right one material for instruments, by taking into the requests of application into consideration
such as hardness, strength, corrosion resistance.
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