Partnering for Progress
ISC INSTRUMENTS LTD As a surgical instrument manufacturer, we recognize the critical role our products play in the healthcare journey. We understand the importance of precision, durability, and patient safety, and we hold ourselves to the highest standards to meet these demands. By using high-quality raw materials and adhering to ISO 13485 material selection compliance, we ensure that every instrument bearing our name embodies excellence.
Our commitment goes beyond manufacturing; it extends to forging partnerships with healthcare professionals and institutions worldwide. Together, we aim to advance patient care, enhance surgical outcomes, and drive innovation in the field of healthcare.
ISC INSTRUMENTS LTD, you can trust that every surgical instrument reflects the expertise, dedication, and passion we bring to our craft. We invite you to explore our extensive range of precision instruments and experience firsthand the quality and precision that define us.
Steel We Use:-
Based on the mechanical properties and composition, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) differentiate all steel, about 80 types, After all, the wrong material choice could lead to disastrous consequences.
The most used types of steel, when making surgical instruments, are the 300 and 400 series described below .
This types of steel is rust and corrosion resistant, has good tensile strength and will provide a sharp edge for repetitive use.
The 300 series steels are manufactured from the austenic steel class and cannot be hardened by heat treatment.
400 series steels are manufactured from the martensenic steel class series and can be hardened by heat treatment.
Stainless Steel Composition:-
Stainless steel (Inox in Europe) is a mixture of metals, all playing different roles in the final alloy. Common elements found in steel composition includes:
Pure Iron (Fe) is highly corrosive and soft, but when combined with other metals, it becomes by far one of the most commonly used industrial materials.
Carbon added to the iron gives it hardness, adds consistency when the metal is welded and provides ductility. Ductility defines how a solid material stretches under tensile stress.
Chromium adds resistance to corrosion, and in combination with the oxygen in the air, creates a more adherent surface film that resist further oxidation.
Nickel, magnesium, silicon, molybedum and sulfur are called residual elements and are retained from the raw material. Unless the chemical composition of steel calls for a minimum or maximum of this elements, they may be present in the composition.
Selection & Inspection of Material
Inspection of Material is performed against instructions that include size, appearance, quantity/weight and Mill Certificate/QC data. The results are recorded on Form # ISC-F19. Each piece of Material (e.g., bar, rod, sheet, etc.) is individually inspected. Mill certificate/QC data/lab analysis report is reviewed to ensure that the composition of seven elements (2 elements at the minimum) meets the requirements. Approval/rejection is documented on ISC-F19. This form is placed in batch record for steel.
Processing Materials: QC against Purchase Order approves a batch of processing material by taking a random sample of the material from the batch and performing the required process with it. This experimentation is performed for a new supplier or whenever QC Department feels the need.
To Know More or Discuss something contact us on henry@isc-instruments.uk