Is it safe to continue to process stainless steel surgical instruments until functionality is compromised?

Vickery, Karen; Costa, Dayane de Melo; Tipple, Anaclara Ferreira Veiga; Lopes, Lillian Kelly de Oliveira; Hong-hua, HU

doi:10.1016/j.idh.2017.09.048

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“…Generally, medical devices such as surgical knives and scissors are made of stainless steel (SS), which have high strength and excellent corrosion resistance. However, stainless steel has weak resistance to pathogens which may lead to nosocomial infections during surgery [11,12]. Recent studies point to the development of long lasting antibacterial materials instead of conventional short-life cleaning agents.…”

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Synthesis and in-vitro antibacterial properties of a functionally graded Ag impregnated composite surface

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Synthesis and in-vitro antibacterial properties of a functionally graded Ag impregnated composite surface

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Is it safe to continue to process stainless steel surgical instruments until functionality is compromised?

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Synthesis and in-vitro antibacterial properties of a functionally graded Ag impregnated composite surface

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