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Instrument Manufacturing

Instrument Grades

Instrument Functions

Passing Surgical Instruments

Troubleshooting Instruments

Alloy

High-quality = more chromium

Poor quality = low chromium

Surgical Grade

Floor Grade

Disposable Grade

High Chromium

Low chromium

One time use

Cutting/dissecting

Clamping/occluding

Grasping/holding

Retracting/exposing

Aspirating/suctioning

Suturing

Stapling

Dilating

Probing

Accessory

Microinstruments

Viewing

Prevent Injury

Oriented to use

Passed purposely and securely

Grasp by midsection

Safety Mode

Magnetic Mats

Safety and integrity

Done during processing

Mechanically damaged

Structurally damaged

Must be withdrawn from use