Instrument Maintenance
Use & Handling
It is important to make sure that instruments are handled correctly and only used for the purpose for which they are designed. This ensures that they remain in peak condition to perform their function and to minimize damage.
Only those who have been trained in the use or care of microsurgical instruments should handle them, and all handling should be kept to a minimum, whether before, during or after the surgical procedure.
All those who use, and handle instruments should know the correct name, function, and specification of each instrument. The specialist practitioner (Scrub Nurse, Ophthalmic Assistant or Practitioner) should also be aware of the instruments required for each procedure, including the order of use and any that might be required to deal with complications. This will enable them to anticipate the next instrument required, giving time to locate and prepare it.
Good support makes the Surgeon’s job easier, optimizes patient outcomes and helps provide smooth and efficient surgery.
Causes of Damage
The most common causes of instrument damage are:
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Accidental (e.g., dropping onto the floor).
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Poor handling (e.g., allowing instrument tips to touch each other or trolley surface).
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Misuse (e.g., using delicate Vannas scissors to cut drape or sticky tape).
Surprisingly, even badly damaged instruments can often be repaired. Twenty20Two utilizes the skills of its instrument makers to undertake the repairs so that the instrument is restored to its original condition.
Benefits of Servicing Your Instruments:
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Equipment functionality.
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Protects your investment.
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Extends the lifespan of your surgical instruments.
Instrument Sharpening
We not only re-sharpen your instruments, but we also re-build the original cutting type/shape, such as:
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Wavecut.
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Microtome-cut.
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Super-cut.
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Punch-cut, i.e., Kerrison punches, biopsy punches, etc.
Repair
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Removal and replacement of tungsten carbide inserts, re-welding, re-soldering.
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Renew weak or broken spring clips.
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Renew broken locks/stoppage.
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Renew screws.
Restoration
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Optimization of function, i.e., resistance, cut extension, lock force, etc.
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Modification of existing instruments, i.e., re-angled, working length extension, opening space, etc.
A Name You Can Trust
A professional remanufacturing significantly increases the life span of your surgical instruments and guarantees the perfect working or cutting condition of each instrument ready for the next use. We ensure that your used/worn instruments are remanufactured until 100% functionality is achieved.
Our expert craftsmen will restore your instruments to as close new condition, as is possible. Please forward your cleaned & sterilized items in need of repair, allow 2 weeks for their return.