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Surgical Instrument Discolouration Guide

What is Causing your Instrument Discolouration? Light/Dark Typical causes: Lime deposits in water Slow/bad drying process Substances in chemicals Rusty Typical causes: Blood debris Mixing stainless and plated steel Water with high iron content Materials in new systems Brown Typical causes: Exposure to too high a temperature (>200 C) Being sharpened or polished incorrectly Purple/Red/Black […]

N20 exposure risks to liver & kidneys

Hospital employees working in areas where nitrous oxide is used to help relieve patient pain could be at risk of developing renal or liver disease, according to some studies. An odourless and colourless gas, Nitrous oxide is a powerful analgesic in sub-anaesthetic concentrations. Most commonly used as a 50:50 mix with oxygen, it is commonly […]

Why Buying the Best Surgical Instruments Can Save You Money

It might sound counterintuitive: How can an instrument that costs you several hundred pounds save you money compared to lower quality instruments that you can buy for a fraction of the price? Below are four clear reasons why: 1.       Longevity High quality surgical instruments are always manufactured with longevity in mind. Crafted by experts in […]

Titanium micro instruments benefits

Titanium micro instruments offer several clear benefits for the surgeon over standard stainless steel models. For this reason, Swedish surgical instrument manufacturer, Stille, has introduced a range of titanium micro forceps and needle holders. Designed for surgeons specialising in plastic, ENT, reconstructive or replantation surgery, they offer the following benefits: ·         They are lighter than […]