Key considerations for processing surgical instruments

Croke, Lisa

doi:10.1002/aorn.12054

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“…Each surgical instrument consists of a working part, a gripping part, and a joint. Its construction may also include special elements [1][2][3]. The working part is an active element that has direct contact with tissues or auxiliary materials.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This solution allows the use of disposable blades with different geometric features. Handles of surgical knives are made of X20Cr13 cold-worked stainless steel [1][2][3][4][5].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Due to the relatively short period of contact of the tools with body fluids and the tissue environment, the requirements for the corrosion resistance of plastics are not as stringent as in the case of metal biomaterials for implants. Steels for surgical instruments belong to the group of high-alloy steels resistant to corrosion and have been divided into three groups [1][2][3][4]: austenitic, ferritic, and martensitic. These steels contain nickel, chromium, and manganese as the main alloying elements, and molybdenum, silicon, and vanadium as other alloying elements [6][7][8][9].…”

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Application of ALD Thin Films on the Surface of the Surgical Scalpel Blade

et al. 2021

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The article describes biomaterials and surgical instruments, in particular surgical cutting tools. In addition, the functions of coatings and the layer vapor deposition methods are described. In the experimental component of the study, zinc oxide thin film was deposited on the surgical knife blades by the atomic layer deposition (ALD) method with a varying number of cycles. The structures of the deposited thin films were investigated using a Raman spectrometer and the surface topography of the samples was examined using atomic force microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The adhesion of the thin films was tested using the micro-scratch method. The corrosion resistance was also tested. Surgical instruments coated with non-allergenic metal oxide coatings, containing metal structures that reduce the growth of bacteria, could significantly decrease the risk of undesirable reactions of the body during and after surgery.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This solution allows the use of disposable blades with different geometric features. Handles of surgical knives are made of X20Cr13 cold-worked stainless steel [1][2][3][4][5].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%