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Medical Tools Support Forum » Recent Topics http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ Surgical Dental Veterinary and Beauty Care Instruments Discussion Forum en-US Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:18:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/search.php salman on "Surgical Steel Testing" http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/topic/surgical-steel-testing#post-10 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:53:33 +0000 salman 10@http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ Understanding Implant Grade Surgical Steel For many years I have discussed and debated some of the common misconceptions our industry faces when it comes to the steel used in body jewelry. I hope to help shed some light on this subject, and share some of the research I have done. I am by no means a chemist, but the first time I reviewed a mill certification sheet, I wanted to know more about what was in the jewelry we were putting into our clients. Understanding the materials we use in our shops everyday allows us to better serve both our clients and our industry. Currently the APP (Association of Professional Piercers) website states the following regarding acceptable steel types: “Surgical Steel is made of a variety of alloys. Many of them are used for body jewelry, but only a few specific grades are proven biocompatible: steel that is ASTM F-138 compliant or ISO 5832-1 compliant; ISO 10993-(6, 10, or 11) compliant; or (EEC [European] Nickel Directive compliant.” Taken from <a href="http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/" rel="nofollow">http://www.safepiercing.org/piercing/jewelry-for-initial-piercings/</a> under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works License While I am not an APP member, the APP is arguably the most accepted voice for the piercing industry. So what exactly does this mean? The American Society for Testing and Materials Standard (now ASTM International) is a volunteer-based organization with 30,000 members in over 120 countries. The ASTM determines standards for a myriad of industries, and has become the most definitive authority in this field. The standards determined by the ASTM dictate what materials can or cannot be used for any given application. Our industry seems to refer to their standardization more often than any other similar organization (AISI, ISO, et al). Steel that is ASTM F-138 compliant is steel that has passed the criteria for implantation grade. The criteria for implant grade are based on the presence, or lack of presence of certain elements. The chart below shows the AISI, ASTM, and ISO chemical composition requirements for steel to be considered implant grade: AISI max% ASTM max% ISO max% Carbon .03 .03 .03 Manganese 2 2 2 Phosphorous .045 .025 .025 Sulphur .03 .01 .01 Silicon .75 .75 .01 Chromium 16.0-18.0 17.0-19.0 17.0-19.0 Molybdenum 2.0-3.0 2.25-3.0 2.25-3.5 Nickel 10.0-13.0 14.0-15.0 14.0-15.0 Nitrogen .1 .1 .1 Copper n/a .5 .5 Iron Balance Balance Balance Now, if you have ever requested a mill certificate from your body jewelry supplier, some of this information may look familiar. It is interesting to note the near identical levels allowed by these three different standardization organizations. But, what exactly is a mill cert and what does it tell you? For our purposes, a mill cert shows the result of a test that determines the chemical makeup of a batch of steel. If a body jewelry supplier consistently uses steel from the same steel manufacturer, a mill cert test will yield near identical results every time. The tests are done by a third-party lab, and the information is presented in the certification report. If the chemical makeup of the steel exceeds the allowed elemental percentages presented in the chart above, it no longer passes the ASTM F-138 standard, and is not implant grade. Failure to pass the ASTM F-138 indicates that the steel could pose a variety of problems if used for implantation purposes. Every reputable supplier will be able to produce a mill cert, but the mill cert is only as valid as the supplier’s reputation. It is impossible to test every piece of jewelry a supplier carries. The mill cert is only relevant to the batch that was tested. If the steel manufacturer changes the “recipe,” any of the relevant elements could increase or decrease, causing unforeseen problems in the end result (body piercing). In truth, the best (and only) way to find out if a supplier’s body jewelry is up to par is to try it out. Consistency speaks more volume in our industry than any lab test or mill certification document, so find a supplier you are comfortable with, and stick with them. If you are considering switching suppliers, ask for third-party references, like another studio that buys and uses their jewelry. Our customers have been long-term, repeat buyers. This says an awful lot about our jewelry’s steel composition. For many years the APP website listed 316LVM ASTM F-138 as the only acceptable type of steel to be used in body piercing. However, this was changed within the past few years and the site now states that F-138 compliant steel is acceptable. There are many types of F-138 compliant steel, but our industry finds 316L and 316LVM to be the best suited for the task. But what does 316L or 316LVM even mean? The numbers are classification codes; and 316 is a classification code that follows 304. Code 316 steel is softer than 304 steel, which is often used to make pots and pans for use in kitchens. Lower tensile strength allows for increased mutability. This is another reason why 316 is used for body jewelry, as it is easier to shape. The “L” is used to signify “Low” Carbon content. In many instances 304 steel will pass ASTM F-138 tests, but due to the softness of the steel, 316 is preferred. The “VM” stands for vacuum melted. This is a process that reduces what steel makers refer to as inclusions, tiny impurities that remain in the steel, often at a microscopic level. Vacuum melted also helps to remove the presence of sulfur, phosphorous, and other unwanted gases. There is no lab test that can prove that steel has been vacuum melted. Suppliers who place the VM classification on their steel are doing so by their own merit. Mill certification sheets that list the steel type as 316LVM are somewhat inaccurate. Mill testing should by definition be performed by a third party. If the cert says 316LVM, it has been adjusted by the supplier, or the steel manufacturer is also providing the cert. Either way, I would recommend a second opinion. Vacuum melting does not change the chemical makeup of the steel. It will show the same composition both before and after the vacuum melting process. Good polishing is necessary for the finished product. Proper polishing of body jewelry minimizes any pitting or scratches, which gives the fresh piercing a higher probability of healing without complication. I have seen or heard of many piercers and resellers advertising nickel-free steel. There is just no such thing. Steel is an alloy comprised of the elements in the above chart. All steel contains nickel, and as discussed, ASTM F-138 steel has low nickel content. Why is this important? Nickel is a natural allergen. Most people will have some visible skin irritation when exposed to metal with very high nickel content. While 316L and 316LVM have very low nickel contents, there is still a percentage of the population who will have a reaction. We recommend solid medical grade titanium in this case. This is titanium that passes the ASTM F-136 standard. This is the same kind of titanium used in major reconstructive surgery. While we refer to steel as implant grade, it is important to address the reality that basic body piercings are not implants. Implants are completely contained in the skin. If steel that passes the ASTM F-138 standard is considered implant-safe steel, then 316L and 316LVM steel should be considered more than adequate for body piercing. In my opinion, the steel is as good as the word of the supplier. Consistency is the key. Our piercers have been using the same steel from the same supplier for over five years. We have seen very few nickel allergies or rejections, and no discoloration. This hard data speaks louder than any mill cert. salman on "Dental Dictionaires" http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/topic/dental-dictionaires#post-11 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:56:15 +0000 salman 11@http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ A ABSCESS – a local infection. A Severe decay, periodontal disease, or trauma are causative factors. It is characterized by swelling and pain. If an abscess ruptures, it will be accompanied by sudden relief from pain due to a reduction in ssure. A foul taste may also be noticed. ABUTMENT – a term used to denote the teeth on either side of a missing tooth. ACRYLIC RESIN – the plastic widely used in dentistry to make dentures. ACTIVE ERUPTION – the emergence of the tooth from its position in the jaw. ADHESION – the sticking together of unlike substances ADJUSTMENT – a modification made upon a dental prosthesis after it has been completed and inserted into the mouth. AEROBIC BACTERIA – bacteria which grow in oxygen rich environments; in the oral cavity the bacteria are found outside the sulcus. AFFERENT – nerves that carry sensory messages toward the brain. AGAR – a gelatin like substance obtained from seaweed; used in impression materials. ALGINATE – an impression material used by dentists for making stone models. ALVEOLECTOMY – an operation where portions of the alveolar bone are removed. ALVEOLAR BONE – the bone surrounding the root of the tooth; loss of this bone is typically associated with severe periodontal disease. ALVEOLAR CREST – the highest portion of alveolar bone. ALVEOLAR EMINENCE – outline of the root on the facet portion of the bone. ALVEOLAR PROCESS – the portion of the mandible or maxilla that surrounds the root of a tooth. ALVEOLUS – the bony socket in which the root of the tooth sits. AMALGAM – or silver filling; an alloy in which one of the metals is mercury. Below are the approximate percentages of the component elements: Mercury Hg 50% Silver Ag 35% Tin Sn 13% Copper Cu 0-3% Zinc Zn 0-1% ANAEROBIC BACTERIA – bacteria that do not need oxygen to grow; they are generally associated with periodontal disease. ANODONTIA – the developmental absence of teeth. ANTIBIOTIC – substance produced by or derived from bacteria which is able to inhibit or kill other bacteria. ANTIMICROBIAL – destroying or inhibiting the growth of bacteria. ANATOMICAL CROWN – the portion of the tooth that is covered with enamel. ANTISCEPTIC – A chemical agent which can be applied to living tissues to destroy germs. ANESTHESIA – medication which relieves the sensation of pain. ANNIVERSARY YEAR – begins on the day of the month that the patients’ insurance became effective. ANOMALY – a deviation from the normal or expected outcome. ANTAGONIST – a structure that opposes or counteracts another structure. ANTERIOR – situated in front of. ANTERIOR TEETH – the front teeth (incisors and cupids). ANUG – Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis. An acute, painful condition characterized by severe gingival redness, spontaneous bleeding, foul breath and pain. APEX – the pointed extremity of a structure. APICAL FORAMEN – the opening at the end of the root of a tooth through which the tooth receives its nerve and blood supply. APPOSITION – the laying down of, or addition of. ARCH – a curvature; both the maxillary and mandibular ridge form a horseshoe shaped arch. ARTICULATING PAPER – carbon paper; placed between the upper and lower teeth to mark contact. ARTICULATOR – a mechanical device used to replicate functional movements of the jaw to casts. ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFITS – a clause in an insurance policy that allows the insured person to direct the carrier’s payment to the dentist. ASPIRATOR – The tube-like straw which the dentist place in your mouth for suction. ASYMMETRY/ SYMMETRY – To be esthetic, tooth Size, shape and gum contour should be as close to identical from one side of the mouth to the other. Ideally, the incisal edges of your teeth should follow the contour of the upper lip. ATTACHMENT LEVEL – a numerical measure of the amount of attachment of the periodontal ligament to a tooth; the number is generally determined by combining a pocket depth measurement with a measurement of gingival recession. Attachment level is considered one of the most important measures of periodontal disease progress or treatment success ATTRITION – the wearing away of tooth structure through normal use (ie. chewing, biting, etc.). AXON – the process that carries impulses away from the cell body of a nerve. admin on "List of Dental Instruments" http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/topic/list-of-dental-instruments-6#post-8 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:20:09 +0000 admin 8@http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ Comprehensive list of dental instruments that are used by dentists and lab-staff 1. Amalgam Carriers 1. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Medium, 2. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Medium, 3. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Large, 4. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Large, 5. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Jumbo, 6. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Jumbo, 7. Amalgam Carriers, Nylon Tip and Plunger, 8. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Double Ended, Medium/Large 9. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Double Ended, Medium/Large 10. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Double Ended, Medium/Jumbo 11. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Double Ended, Large/Jumbo 12. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Double Ended, Large/Jumbo 13. Amalgam Carriers, Stainless Barrels, Double Ended, Jumbo/Jumbo 14. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrels, Double Ended, Jumbo/Jumbo 15. Amalgam Carriers, Derlin Barrel, Double Ended, Medium/Large 2. Bone Chisels, Dental 1. Bone Chisels, Buckley 1. Bone Chisels, Buckley, No. 3 2. Bone Chisels, Gardner 1. Bone Chisels, Gardner, No. 1 2. Bone Chisels, Gardner, No. 2 3. Bone Chisels, Gardner, No. 5 4. Bone Chisels, Gardner, No. 5R 5. Bone Chisels, Gardner, No. 6 3. Bone Chisels, Wakefield 1. Bone Chisels, Wakefield, No. 1W 2. Bone Chisels, Wakefield, No. 2W 3. Bur Adaptors and Bur Block 1. Bur Adaptors, FG to HP Converter 2. Bur Adaptors, Kit of 3 FG to RA Converters (75-45) with Bur Inserting-Removing Tool (75-46) 3. Bur Adapters, Converter with FG Bur Inserted 4. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 5. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Smooth, 6 1/4″ 6. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 7. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Long, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 8. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Non Pinch, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 9. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Long, Non Pinch,Serrated, 6 1/4″ 10. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Forked Tips, Smooth, 6 1/4″ 11. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Meriam, 6 1/4″ 12. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Perry, Curved Tips, 6 1/4″ 13. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Angled Tps, 6 1/4″ 14. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Self Locking, Serrated Tips, 6 1/4″ 15. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Self Locking, Grooved Tips, 6 1/4″ 16. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Silver Point Holding, Grooved Tips, 4. Cotton and Dressing Pliers 1. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 2. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Smooth, 6 1/4″ 3. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 4. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Long, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 5. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Standard Tips, Non Pinch, Serrated, 6 1/4″ 6. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Extra Fine Tips, Long, Non Pinch,Serrated, 6 1/4″ 7. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Forked Tips, Smooth, 6 1/4″ 8. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Meriam, 6 1/4″ 9. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Perry, Curved Tips, 6 1/4″ 10. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Angled Tps, 6 1/4″ 11. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Self Locking, Serrated Tips, 6 1/4″ 12. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Self Locking, Grooved Tips, 6 1/4″ 13. Cotton and Dressing Pliers, Silver Point Holding, Grooved Tips, 5. Dental Amalgam Instruments 6. Dental Aspirating Syringes 1. Aspirating Syringes, “C-W” Type, 1.8cc 2. Aspirating Syringes, “C-W” Type, 1.8cc, Replacement Tip Only 3. Aspirating Syringes, “A” Type, 1.8cc 4. Aspirating Syringes, “A” Type, 1.8cc, Replacement Tip Only 5. Aspirating Syringes, Self Aspirating, 1.8cc, Lightweight 7. Dental Blade Remover 1. Blade Remover, an instrument for the safe removal of scalpel blades from handles, 8. Dental Bone Chisels 9. Dental Bone Curettes 1. Bone Curettes, Lucas 1. Bone Curettes, Lucas, No. 75 2. Bone Curettes, Lucas, No. 85 3. Bone Curettes, Lucas, No. 86 4. Bone Curettes, Lucas, No. 87 2. Bone Curettes, Molt 1. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 1 2. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 2 3. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 2/4, Double Ended, 4. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 4 5. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 5L 6. Bone Curettes, Molt, No. 5R 10. Dental Bone Mallets and Forceps 1. Dingman Bone Forceps, 7 1/2″, angled on side, 2×2 teeth 2. Gerzog Mallet, 7 1/2″ 3. Kern Bone Holding Forceps, 6″, Pediatric Size, With Ratchet 4. Mead Mallet, Size 7 1/2″, 8 oz head with two Nylon replaceable caps. 11. Dental Burnishers, Amalgam Pluggers 1. Amalgam Plugger, Behrman, No. 1 2. Amalgam Plugger, Black, No. 1-2 3. Amalgam Plugger, Marquette, No. 0/1 4. Burnishers, No. 1 5. Burnishers, No. 28/29 6. Burnishers, No. 34 7. Burnishers, No. 27/29 8. Burnishers, No. 21B 9. Burnishers, No. 21 12. Dental Burs 13. Dental Carbide Burs 14. Dental Crown and Collar Scissors 1. Wire Cutting Scissors 4 3/4″ Angled To Side One Blade Serr 2. Wire-Cutting Scissors 4 3/4″ angled To Side, One Serrated Blade 3. Crown Scissors, 4 1/4″, Straight, One Serrated Blade, 4. Crown Scissors, 4 1/4″, Straight, Smooth 5. Crown Scissors, 4 1/4″, Curved, One Serrated Blade, 6. Crown Scissors, 4 1/4″, Curved, 7. RA Matrix Scissors, One Serrated Blade, 4 1/4″ 15. Dental Crown Gripper and Remover 1. Crown Gripper, Wynman, Carbide Insert Jaws, 2. Crown Remover, Morrell, Complete with 3 Points, 3. Crown Remover, Point A only 4. Crown Remover, Point B only 5. Crown Remover, Point C only 16. Dental Crown Instruments 17. Dental Curettes 18. Dental Diamonds 19. Dental Elevators 1. Winged Elevators Set 20. Dental Excavators 1. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.14 2. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.17 3. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.18 4. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.19 5. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.38/39 6. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No.61/62 7. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No. 31L 8. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No. 33L 9. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, No. 22 10. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, Cleoid/Discoid, No. 3/6 11. Excavator, Double Ended, Octagonal, Cleoid/Discoid, No. 89/92 21. Dental Gum Scissors 22. Dental Hand Instruments 23. Dental Hemostatic Forceps 1. Kelly Hemostatic Forceps Straight 5 1/2″ 2. Kelly Hemostatic Forceps Curved 5 1/2″ 3. Halstead Mosquito Forceps, 1 X 2 Teeth, Straight, 5″ 4. Halstead Mosquito Forceps, jaws 45 angled on flat, extra delicate, 5″ 24. Dental Lip and Cheek Retractors 1. Lip Retractor, double ended, 25 and 36 mm wide, Size, 6″ 2. Lip Retractor,Columbia, double ended, 37 and 50 mm wide, Size, 5 1/2″ 3. Cheek Retractor, University of Minnesota 4. Cheek Retractor, with swivel blade, 35 mm wide, 7 3/4″ 25. Dental Mandrels and Mounted Points 1. Mandrels, DM303 Huey’s Screw Head, HP 2. Mandrels, DM303 Huey’s Screw Head, RA 3. Mandrels, DM303 Huey’s Screw Head, FG 4. Mandrels, DM303 1/2, Screw Head for Small Di Scissors, HP 5. Mandrels, DM303 1/2, Screw Head for Small Di Scissors, RA 6. Mandrels, DM321 Disc and Wheel, HP 7. Mandrels, DM321 Disc and Wheel, RA 8. Mandrels, DM350 Loma Linda Thin Head, HP 9. Mandrels, DM350 Loma Linda Thin Head, RA 10. Mandrels, DM350 Loma Linda Thin Head, FG 11. Mandrels, DM313 Moore Paper Disc, HP 12. Mandrels, DM313 Moore Paper Disc, RA 13. Mandrels, DM516 Large Head, 5/16″ Diameter, HP 26. Dental Matrix Retainers and Bands 1. Matrix Retainers, No. 1 2. Matrix Retainers, No. 8 3. Matrix Retainers, No. 9 4. Matrix Retainers, Tofflemire Type, Junior-CA 5. Matrix Retainers, Tofflemire Type, Senior-CA 6. Matrix Retainers, Tofflemire Type, Universal 7. Tofflemire Bands, No. 1 Size .0015″ 8. Tofflemire Bands, No. 1 Size .002″ 9. Tofflemire Bands, No. 2 Size .0015″ 10. Tofflemire Bands, No. 2 Size .002″ 11. Tofflemire Bands, No. 3 Size .0015″ 12. Tofflemire Bands, No. 3 Size .002″ 13. Tofflemire Bands, No. 13 Size .0015″ 14. Tofflemire Bands, No. 13 Size .002″ 15. Strip Holder Clip, 90 angle 16. Strip Holder Clip, 45 angle 27. Dental Matrix Retainers, Bands and Strip Holder Clips 1. Napkin Holder, Ball Chain, assorted color sleeves – Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow (Package 2. Napkin Holder, Non Chill, Color Plastic, Package of 6 28. Dental Mirror Handles 1. Mirror Handles, Octagonal, Cone Socket, 2. Mirror Handles, Octagonal, Simple Stem, 3. Mirror Handles, Deluxe, Cone Socket, 4. Mirror Handles, Deluxe, Simple Stem, 5. Mirror Handles, Octagonal,Cone Socket with Millimeter Rule, 6. Mirror Handles, Double Ended for Cone Socket Points, 7. Mirror Handles, Autoclaveable front surface fiberglass, Size 4, White 8. Mirror Handles, Autoclaveable front surface fiberglass, Size 5, White 9. Mirror Handles, Autoclaveable front surface fiberglass, Size 4, Blue 10. Mirror Handles, Autoclaveable front surface fiberglass, Size 5, Blue 29. Dental Miscellaneous Lab Instruments 1. Multi-Purpose Utility Scissors, Cushion Handle, 7 1/4″ 2. Furnace Tongs, 10″ 3. Furnace Tongs, 12″ 4. Foil Holding Forceps, Narrow, Fine, 4 3/4″ 5. Foil Holding Forceps, Super Fine, 4 3/8″ 6. Foil Holding Forceps, Fine Curved, 4 1/2″ 7. All Purpose, Scissors, 7 1/2″ , Serrated Blade, Plastic finger rings, 8. Plaster Knife, Murphy 9. Plaster and Compound Knife 10. Soldering Tweezers, 6 1/4″ 11. Plaster Nipper 8″, Stainless Steel with Plastic Cover Handles, 30. Dental Mouth Gags 1. Mouth Gags, Molt, Pediatric, 4 1/2″, 2. Mouth Gags, Molt, 6″, Child 3. Mouth Gags, Molt, 8″, Adult 4. Mouth Gags, Denhardt, 31. Dental Mouth Mirrors 32. Dental Mucocele Forceps, Probes 1. Bowman Lacrimal Probes, 5″ Double Ended, Sterling Silver, Size 00-0 2. Bowman Lacrimal Probes, 5″ Doubled Ended, Sterling Silver, Size 1 – 2 3. Bowman Lacrimal Probes, 5″, Doubled Ended, Sterling Silver, Size 7 – 8 4. Mucocele Forceps, fixate, isolate and act as hemosat, allowing a clear field, thus facilitating sur 33. Dental Needle Holders 1. Webster Needle Holder 5″ Smooth Jaws 2. Olsen-Hegar Combined Needle Holder & Scissors 5 1/2″ 3. Olsen-Hegar Combined Needle Holder & Scissors 6 1/2″ 4. Boynton Needle Holder 5″, Delicate 5. Mathieu Needle Holder 5 1/2″ 6. Mathieu Needle Holder 6 1/4″ 7. Crile Needle Holder, 6″/ 15 cm 8. Crile-Wood Needle Holder 7″ 9. Mathieu Needle Holder, Serrated, 5 1/2″, Tungsten Carbide 10. Ryder Needle Holders, Serrated, 5″, Tungsten Carbide 11. Castroviejo Needle Holders, With Lock, Straight, Serr, 5 1/2″, T C 12. Castroviejo Needle Holders, With Lock, Straight, Smooth, 5 1/2″, T C 13. Castroviejo Needle Holders, With Lock, Curved, Serr, 5 1/2″, T C 14. Castroviejo Needle Holders, With Lock, Curved, Smooth, 5 1/2″, T C 15. Mayo Hegar Needle Holder, Serrated, 5″, Tungsten Carbide 16. Mayo Hegar Needle Holders, Serrated, 6″, Tungsten Carbide 17. Halsey Needle Holders, 5″, Smooth Jaws, Tungsten Carbide 18. Olsen-Hegar Combined Nld Hldr and Scrs, 5 1/2″, Serr, Tungsten Carbide 19. Derf Needle Holder, Serrated, 4 3/4″, Tungsten Carbide 20. Needle Holder, Steven’s, 6 1/2″ 34. Dental Orthodontic Instruments and Wire 35. Dental Plastic Filling Instruments 1. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, No.4 2. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, No.5 3. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, Ladmore, No.3 4. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, Woodson, No.1 5. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, Woodson, No.2 6. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, Woodson, No.3 7. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, W-3 8. Plastic Filling Instrument, Double Ended, Gregg, No. 4/5 9. Plier, Wire Bending, No. 101 10. Plier, Crown, Straight, 110-HOW 11. Plier, Crown, Curved, 111-HOW 12. Plier, Contouring, 114-Johnson 13. Plier, Contouring, 115-Reynolds 14. Plier, Collar, 118-Peeso 15. Plier, Contouring, 137-Gordon 16. Plier, Wire Bending, 139-Angle 17. Plier, Lab and Office, 121 18. Plier, Clasp Adjusting, 200 19. Plier, Band and Shell Removing, Baade-255 20. Plier, Utility, Weingart-861 21. Plier, Band Removing, Aluminium Tip, Oliver-347 22. Plier, Nylon Tip, Tool Steel Insert Jaws, NTS-347 23. Plier, Crown and Shell, 417 24. Plier, Primary Crown Crimping, 421S 25. Plier, Ligature Cutter, Carbide Tipped, 150S 36. Dental Probes and Suction Tubes 37. Dental Rongeurs 38. Dental Scalers 1. Scaler, Whiteside, Single Ended, No. 1-0 2. Scaler, Whiteside, Single Ended, No. 2-0 3. Scaler, Double Ended, Octagonal, U15/33 4. Scaler, Double Ended, Octagonal, H5/33 5. Scaler, Double Ended, Octagonal, H6/7 6. Scaler, Double Ended, Octagonal, Taylor, 2/3 7. Scaler, Double Ended, Octagonal, CK6 39. Dental Scalpel Handles 1. Knife Handle No.3 2. Knife Handle No. 3L 3. Knife Handle No.4 4. Knife Handle No.4L 5. Knife Handle No.7 6. Knife Handle No.3 Graduated in mm 7. Knife Handle No.4 Graduated in mm 8. Knife Handle No. 3L angle tip for deep surgery, fitting blades 10 thru 15. 9. Knife Handle, round, fitting blades 10 thru 15. 10. Miniature Blade Handle w/chuck, size 3 3/4″, round knurles. 11. Miniature Blade Handle w/self locking chuck, size 3 3/4″, round knurles. 12. Knife Handle No. 5, fitting Blades Nos. 10 thru 15, Extra Fine, Plastic 13. Knife Handle No. 6, fitting Blades Nos. 20 thru 25, Extra Fine, Plastic 40. Dental Speciality Burs and Mounted Points 1. Specialty Burs, Mounted Burs, Acrylic Trimming, DHP514/021 2. Specialty Burs, Mounted Points, Shannon, Pattern 43 3. Specialty Burs, Mounted Points, Shannon, Pattern 44 4. Specialty Burs, Mounted Points, Shannon, Pattern 44GTN, Gold Titanium Nittride Coated 5. Specialty Burs, Mounted Points, Shannon, Pattern 44 STRY 6. Mounted Points, for Gold Gold, Acrylic and Chrome-Cobalt Alloys, DHP1P 7. Mounted Points, for Gold Gold, Acrylic and Chrome-Cobalt Alloys, DHP2P 8. Mounted Points, for Gold Gold, Acrylic and Chrome-Cobalt Alloys, DHP3LP 9. Mounted Points, for Gold Gold, Acrylic and Chrome-Cobalt Alloys, DHP3SP 10. Mounted Points, for Gold Gold, Acrylic and Chrome-Cobalt Alloys, DHP4P 41. Dental Sterilizing Accessories 1. Mesh Holder, 6 3/4″. 2. Sterilizing Forceps, 3 Prongs, 8″ 3. Sterilizer, Needle, Spiral Rack, 4. Sterilizer Case, Pocket Size, Holds 12 Endo Instruments 5. Sterilizer Case with Vents, Holds 24 Endo Instruments 6. Sterilizer Case with Vents, Holds 48 Endo Instruments 7. Sterilizer Case without Vents, Holds 24 Endo Instruments 8. Sterilizing Aids, Forceps, Davis 6″ 9. Sterilizing Aids, Forceps, Davis 10″ 10. Sterilizing Aids, Forceps, Grasping, 6 3/4″ 11. Sterilizing Aids, Stainless Steel Mesh Bur and Diamond Holder, Large, 2 1/8″ inside diameter 12. Sterilizing Aids, Rack, Spiral for Suture Needles, 13. Sterilizing Aids, Nylon Bristle Instrument Cleaning Brush, Package of 3 14. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Anodized Aluminium, Silver Color Lids, Red Base, Size 11 1/8″x 7 1/4″x 1/16″ 15. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Anodized Aluminium, Silver Color Lids, Blue Base,Size 11 1/8″x 7 1/4″x 1/16″, 16. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Anodized Aluminium, Silver Color Lids, Yellow Base, Size 11 1/8″x 7 1/4″x 1/ 17. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Anodized Aluminium, Silver Color Lids, Green Base, Size 11 1/8″x 7 1/4″x 1/1 18. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Anodized Aluminium, Silver Color Lids, Silver Base, Size 11 1/8″x 7 1/4″x 1/ 19. Sterilizing Trays, ECI Rack for 5, Color matched to trays, 20. Grasping Forceps, 6 1/4″ 21. Instrument Cleaning Brush, Nylon Bristle (Pkg of 3) 22. Instrument Cleaning Brush, Stainless Bristle (Pkg of 3) 42. Dental Suction Tubes 1. Frazier Suction Tubes, 7 Fr 2. Frazier Suction Tube, finger cut-off, angled, 11 Fr. 43. Dental Surgical Blades and Scaplels 44. Dental Surgical Needles 45. Dental Surgical Scissors 46. Dental Suture Scissors 47. Dental Syringes 48. Dental Tissue and Dressing Forceps 49. Dental Tissue Retractors 1. Frazier Skin Hooks, 5″” Sharp” 50. Dental Tongue Depressors 1. Tongue Depressor, Weider, small blade, 28mm wide, serrated 2. Tongue Depressor, Weider, large blade, 36mm wide, serrated 3. Tongue Depressor, Andrews, blade 21mm wide, serrated 51. Dental Tongue Seizing Forceps 1. Young Tongue Seizing Forceps, with rubber jaws 2. Replacement Rubber Jaws only 52. Dental Towel Clamps and Napkin Holders 1. Lorna Non-Perforated Towel Clamp 5 1/4″ 2. Backaus Towel Clamp 5 1/4″ 3. Ball Chain , Assorted Color Sleeves, Black, Blue, Green, Red, White, Yellow, Pkgs of 6 4. Non-Chill, Clear Plastic, Pkgs of 6 admin on "Manual Cleaning of Surgical Instruments" http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/topic/manual-cleaning-of-surgical-instruments#post-3 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:26:39 +0000 admin 3@http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ Surgical Instruments often require manual cleaning after use. Here are some common steps that should be taken while manually cleaning any surgical instrument soon after use. Listed steps are common and should be undertaken when instruments are used in bandage or simple epidermal treatment. However, if instruments are touched with blood or tissues, more appropriate methods of cleaning should be employed. Simple procedure for the manual cleaning of surgical instruments is as following. 1 - Rinse instruments immediately after use - thoroughly. 2 - Use a scrub brush under running water to remove all blood and tissue on the surfaces and in the joints. 3 - Submerge the instrument in the detergent and allow to soak for 10 minutes. 4 - Scrub your hands with detergent, making sure you scrub under fingernails and narrow portions. 5 - Rinse the brush. 6 - Remove the instrument and scrub with detergent. 7 - Rinse the instruments under sterilized water and allow to dry in air. admin on "Facts About Scissors" http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/topic/facts-about-scissors#post-2 Tue, 30 Nov 2010 21:15:29 +0000 admin 2@http://www.surgical-shop.com/forum/ * All scissors are designed to be re-sharpened. * Scissors go dull at the distal tip first. * Scissors crack at the hinge/screw area. * The weakest part of the scissor is the distal tip. * The feel of the scissor should be a smooth “slide” as you opened close the scissor. * Gold-handled (Tungsten Carbide) scissors do stay sharper longer, however, you cannot replace the Tungsten Carbide edges. * Black-handled scissors (Microgrind/SuperCut) are the sharpest scissors available, however they go dull the quickest.