Surgical Instrument Care

Proper Care

The cost of replacing surgical instruments is far greater than the cost of maintaining them, which makes a regular maintenance program very important.

Proper care of surgical instruments begins with appropriate cleaning, sterilisation, and regular inspection. Any problems that become apparent should be attended to as soon as is practical. Quality surgical instruments are designed to be sharpened and restored, so keeping up maintenance and repairs will ensure that instruments last for years and continue to perform flawlessly.

Maintenance Scheduling
As a general rule, maintenance should be scheduled at least every six months. Instruments which require regular maintenance include:

• Scissors
• Needle Holders
• Bone Cutters
• Hemostats
• Osteotomes
• Rongeurs
• Chisels
• Bone Curettes
• Knives
• Punches
• Reamers
• Air Hoses
• Acufex Instruments (Linear and Rotary)
• Hip/Knee Tools
• Impactors and Retractors
• Drill Bits
• Trocars

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