The quality of surgical instruments depends on several
factors including the materials they are made of. Today, reputable
manufacturers use metals and other materials that ensure the highest level of performance.
Here are some of the best.
Highest grade
stainless steel (also known as surgical steel)
This has been the
first choice for medical tools for decades now, due to its properties that make
it resistant to corrosion, durable and easy to clean.
Ceramic
Surgical instruments made from stainless steel can be
ceramic coated, which ensures a longer operation life. Ceramic has higher
surface hardness than stainless steel and it also offers extra protection
against corrosion and rust. Its sliding capability minimizes abrasion, which is
an important feature for a surgical instrument.
Titanium
This metal is 100% anti-magnetic, which makes it great for
MRI. It is also lightweight, fracture-proof and resistant to chemicals.
Surgical instruments made of titanium are particularly durable and have a long
operation life.
Nitinol
Nitinol is an alloy of Titanium and Nickel, exhibiting
exceptional elasticity. Surgical instruments made from this metal have shape
memory (they can be bent if required, by applying gentle pressure, and then
they return to their original shape) and also provide high biocompatibility as
well as MRI compatibility. Vascular dilators, clip applying forceps or spatulas
are a few of the Nitinol instruments.
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