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Dale Posts: 2132 |
posted 05-20-2007 04:08 PM
  
It surprised me to learn that the stainless steel used by surgeons can not be polished. Hospitals simply replace pieces that have rust. Do any of our more metallugically inclined friends have any thoughts on this. Thanks, Dale IP: Logged |
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argentum1 Posts: 602 |
posted 05-20-2007 08:03 PM
Surgical grade stainless steel is extremely resistant to any rust. It will form a dull surface coat that could be polished using a semi nonabrasive cleaner but that would leave micro scratches. Bacteria/viruses could colonize these scratches thus rendering the item unusable. Various methods are used for steriling. Gas autoclave, steam, ultraviolet light, chemical and gamma irradiation. There are multiple reasons for instrument disposal such as loss of spring, serrated surface loses its grip, bending etc. Using a worn out instrument is how not to get your malpractice carrier to send a Christmas card. Lesser grade stainless can rust but usually the rust is staining from a regular steel/iron item being in contact with the stainless item in a moist environment. IP: Logged |
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