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Howdy Everyone, I am curious about surgical instruments and their grades but also if there are certain brands of instruments I should stay away from when selecting instruments to perform a procedure.
I will give you an example of what i mean. I currently have a set of Pakistan Stainless steel scalpel handles, I also have a set of German Stainless steel scalpel handles and a set of Swann-Mortan stainless steel scalpel handles. I know the German stainless steel handles are made of better material than the Pakistan stainless steel handles but the Swann-Mortan handles are British made handles and do not follow the normal grading that would be obvious with German and Pakistan steel. So i am curious if the Swann-Mortan handles are of better quality than the German stainless steel or if the German handles are better quality?
I am also wondering if this goes for all instruments in general and if there are for instance certain brands I should stay away from when selecting instruments. Having said that are there brands that you would suggest? Also what puts a brand above another one?
I am also looking for suggestions on scalpel blade selection. There are many manufacturers who produce sterile single use blades for surgical applications. Are there any recommendations on who to purchase from and which types of blades to purchase? I am aware that there are different blade materials, I am more asking about manufactures to purchase from than the particular blade it self.
In summary, I am looking for info on determining the best scalpel handles out currently along with the blades to go with them. I am also looking to know the difference between manufactures of these instruments and how to determine the grade of these instruments to make sure I have the proper tools. Any information anyone can provide would be of great help to me. I look forward to hearing from all of you and thank you ahead of time!
I will give you an example of what i mean. I currently have a set of Pakistan Stainless steel scalpel handles, I also have a set of German Stainless steel scalpel handles and a set of Swann-Mortan stainless steel scalpel handles. I know the German stainless steel handles are made of better material than the Pakistan stainless steel handles but the Swann-Mortan handles are British made handles and do not follow the normal grading that would be obvious with German and Pakistan steel. So i am curious if the Swann-Mortan handles are of better quality than the German stainless steel or if the German handles are better quality?
I am also wondering if this goes for all instruments in general and if there are for instance certain brands I should stay away from when selecting instruments. Having said that are there brands that you would suggest? Also what puts a brand above another one?
I am also looking for suggestions on scalpel blade selection. There are many manufacturers who produce sterile single use blades for surgical applications. Are there any recommendations on who to purchase from and which types of blades to purchase? I am aware that there are different blade materials, I am more asking about manufactures to purchase from than the particular blade it self.
In summary, I am looking for info on determining the best scalpel handles out currently along with the blades to go with them. I am also looking to know the difference between manufactures of these instruments and how to determine the grade of these instruments to make sure I have the proper tools. Any information anyone can provide would be of great help to me. I look forward to hearing from all of you and thank you ahead of time!
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