Do "all-black" stethoscopes chip or peel?

[womp]

I really the black edition stethoscopes, but do the black paint peel or chip with use?

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[Pinkertinkle]

hasnt in 4 yrs

 

[MediumDef]

I really the black edition stethoscopes, but do the black paint peel or chip with use?

I doubt that they're painted, I think they're dyed or otherwise processed since I've never seen a chipped scope either.

 

[womp]

Thanks, I think they are probably plated then. Are the entirely black ones common in the hospital or will it look strange?

 

[Mr hawkings]

Thanks, I think they are probably plated then. Are the entirely black ones common in the hospital or will it look strange?

They are very common. Most people like the way they look so yours wont be out of place at all.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

Thanks, I think they are probably plated then. Are the entirely black ones common in the hospital or will it look strange?

They are a mark of a legitimate medical student.

 

[womp]

thanks guys!

 

[JustSomePreMed]

I assume we're talking about the ALL black models (hardware and all) and not just a stethoscope with black tubing, right? Those aren't very common at all, at least at my school/hospital.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

this is awesome

 

[womp]

Yup that's the one I'm getting. Just wanted to make sure the black doesn't turn silver over time. 😎

 

[Mr hawkings]

Yup that's the one I'm getting. Just wanted to make sure the black doesn't turn silver over time. 😎

naah. My wife has had one since 2003 and it still looks the same

 

[TMP-SMX]

If something happens to it send it to Littmann for repair/cleaning.

 

[theman1990]

I have had one for a year with no problems... I had no clue that apparently stethoscopes attract lots of "where did you get THAT" attention, as I've been asked about it no less than twenty times. I almost feel bad saying it just happened to be the first CIII that I picked up....

 

[146233]

Yeah, my all-black master cardio gets noticed a bunch. No scrapes, scuffs, scratches yet in almost 4 years.

 

[howelljolly]

I assume we're talking about the ALL black models (hardware and all) and not just a stethoscope with black tubing, right? Those aren't very common at all, at least at my school/hospital.

All of the OB/gyn residents, and many of the med students headed for OB/gyn that I know have an all-black one. I dont know why that is.

 

[GeraldMonroe]

All of the OB/gyn residents, and many of the med students headed for OB/gyn that I know have an all-black one. I dont know why that is.

Maybe the meconium stains don't show up on black? heh.

 

[Mr hawkings]

Maybe the meconium stains don't show up on black? heh.

aaw. You had to go there

 

[The Angriest Bird]

Yup, that's the one I have for 2 years. It's still 100% black. It feels "metalic." I think it's coated with black pigment. If you scrape it really hard it may come off, but I've never tried.

 

[howelljolly]

Yup, that's the one I have for 2 years. It's still 100% black. It feels "metalic." I think it's coated with black pigment. If you scrape it really hard it may come off, but I've never tried.

Just guessing, but maybe its treated with "gun-blue". Its a chemical that reacts with the metal, permanently changing the color. Obviously, it gets its name because that's whats used to make guns... er... black

 

[GeraldMonroe]

Could figure it out pretty easily with a pair of bolt cutters. Just cut right through the metal and find out how thick the black layer actually is. (if it's gun blue adding the color, it could be all the way through)

I think one of the less expensive parts like the head could be cut up.

 

[alphaholic06]

Could figure it out pretty easily with a pair of bolt cutters. Just cut right through the metal and find out how thick the black layer actually is. (if it's gun blue adding the color, it could be all the way through)

I think one of the less expensive parts like the head could be cut up.

Who in there right mind is going to cut through their stethoscope just to see if it's black all the way through?

 

[howelljolly]

Who in there right mind is going to cut through their stethoscope just to see if it's black all the way through?

a psychiatrist

 

[alphaholic06]

a psychiatrist