Surgical Instrument Introduction
Which country produces the most Floor Grade instruments?
China has started to enter the surgical instrument space. At this time,
these instruments are either Floor Grade (Economy) or a middle-grade
quality.
India
Germany
Pakistan
China
How can you Identify Floor Grade instruments?
To identify Floor Grade (Economy) instruments, read the stamp on
the instruments (i.e., Stainless Pakistan).
Finish on instrument
Stamp on instrument
Weight of instrument
Feel of instrument
Can you sharpen Floor Grade instruments?
Never sharpen or repair Floor Grade (Economy) instruments. In most
cases it is less expensive to purchase a new one.
Yes. You can sharpen Floor Grade instruments.
No. You can not sharpen Floor Grade instruments.
What are the two types of Stainless Steel used to manufacture surgical instrument?
300 and 400 Stainless Steel is chosen because of its austenitic and martensitic characteristics.
200 series and 300 series
300 series and 400 series
500 series and 200 series
400 series and 500 series
Which Grade of instrument is produced with a matte/satin finished to reduce light reflection from operating theater lights.
400 Series steel is used because of its high strength and high wear resistance.
Surgical Grade
Floor Grade
Which Stainless Steel is used to manufacture malleable instruments?
300 Series steel is generally used for non-cutting instruments.
400 Series
300 Series
200 Series
500 Series
Which country produces the most Surgical Grade instruments?
The marking or etching on the instrument will indicate the country of origin.
Belgium
Hungary
Germany
Sweden
Which type of Stainless Steel is used to manufacture scissors, needle holders and hemostats?
Surgical cutting instruments are often made from 400 stainless due to its high hardness coupled with acceptable corrosion resistance.
300 series
500 series
200 series
400 Series
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