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A Comparison of Surgical Tool Materials

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Today's high-quality surgical tools are available in such a tremendous variety of surgical tool materials that it can be hard to decide which material is best for everyday use. State of the art surgical instrument materials include surgical grade stainless steel, resin, titanium, tungsten, and carbon steel.

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The Richardson Retractor: A Vital Tool in Modern Surgery

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The Richardson Retractor is more than just a surgical instrument; it’s a vital tool that offers surgeons precision, control, and versatility during various medical procedures. In this blog post, we’ll explore the unique features and applications of this essential surgical tool.

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

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Autoclaves are a vital component of sterile offices and are used every day. Autoclave Training There is a well-developed procedure for sterilizing surgical instruments in the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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Single-Use vs Reusable Medical Devices

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Disposable surgical equipment, like disposable trocars , eliminates the risk of cross-contamination and infection between patients. Single-use surgical tools don't have to be cleaned and sterilized after they are used. There are also significant differences in reimbursement for single-use and reusable surgical tools.

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Preventing Cross-Contamination through Disinfecting & Cleaning Surgical Instruments

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The importance of preventing cross-contamination through disinfecting and cleaning surgical instruments made headlines in 2019. Patient safety, surgical departments discovered, comes at a cost. Duodenoscopes are complicated instruments with many small parts, but cross-contamination occurs in all kinds of surgical instruments.