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A comprehensive overview of the surgical instrument manufacturing process, covering topics such as the different types of stainless steel used, the manufacturing steps involved, and the characteristics of various materials used in instrument production. It includes detailed information on the properties and applications of 400 series and 300 series stainless steel, as well as other materials like titanium and tungsten carbide. The document also discusses the manufacturing locations, finishing techniques, and quality standards for surgical instruments, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the medical device industry or preparing for the iahcsmm cis certification exam.
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400 series stainless steel - Answer>> hard steel used for producing sharp cutting edges Instruments produced using 400 series steel: - Answer>> scissors, osteotomes, chisels, rongeurs, forceps, hemostats, and needle holders 300 series stainless steel offers _______________ but doesn't offer the hardness properties of 400 series, making it more workable and malleable. - Answer>> high corrosion resistance Instruments produced using 300 series steel: - Answer>> retractors, cannulas, rib-spreaders, and suction devices The softer 300 series steel is referred to as _____________. - Answer>> austenitic stainless steel Titanium is used to produce __________________ that are extremely corrosion resistant and ______________. - Answer>> lightweight instruments & non-magnetic malleable Silver and copper are used because of their ____________ properties. - Answer>> malleable The most common raw material used to produce surgical instruments is ________________. - Answer>> stainless steel
Etching is an _______________ chemical procedure that employs stencils that apply ______________, ______________, and the ___________________. - Answer>> acid-based // the company, the part number and the country of origin. A typical manufacturing cycle from forging to finished instrument usually takes up to ____________. - Answer>> six weeks Although most surgical grade instruments are made in Germany using German stainless steel, some are now manufactured in _____________, _________, ______________ and _______________. - Answer>> Malaysia, Hungary, Poland and Pakistan Most surgical grade instruments are now produced with a ____________ or ___________ finish. - Answer>> matte or satin Pakistan instruments are manufactured to be __________________ or __________________. - Answer>> disposable or semi-disposable The majority of Pakistan-made instruments have a ________ finish. - Answer>> shiny Pakistan-made instruments using Pakistan-made stainless steel ____________ very quickly. - Answer>> rusts AISI - Answer>> American Iron and Steel Institute has identified various stainless steel formulas and classified them ASTM - Answer>> American Society of Testing and Materials sets the standard for metal material
A stainless steel that cannot be heat-hardened is ____________. Stainless steel that falls into this category is 300 series stainless steel, which is _____________ resistant. - Answer>> austenitic and highly corrosion A stainless steel that can be heat-hardened is ____________. Stainless steel that falls into this category is 400 series stainless steel, which is subject to corrosion due to lack of _______________. - Answer>> martensitic and nickel Rockwall Scale - Answer>> a method and scale used to measure the hardness of metals _______________ is the most popular used metal in the manufacturing of surgical instruments. It stains and rusts. - Answer>> stainless steel _________________ is used to make bowls and basins. - Answer>> 304 stainless _______________ is used to make implantable devices such as pins, plates and screws. - Answer>> 316 LVM Stainless Pakistan-made and disposable quality instruments are made of this type of stainless steel: - Answer>> 420 Stainless _______________________ is used to make probes and tracheostomy tubes. - Answer>> sterling silver ____________ is a very strong and non-magnetic, lightweight metal used for microsurgical instruments. This metal is identified by its blue color and is stronger and lighter than stainless steel. - Answer>> titanium