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How are surgical instruments made ... ?

How are surgical instruments made ... ?

The process outlined below gives us an idea as to what is involved in the design and manufacturing of Class I Medical Devices, namely Surgical Instruments, all of which is work mainly done by hand. Initial designFor the design of new items, this stage is where samples are drawn by hand or on a computer, which may require the consultation of surgeons, nurses, decontamination leads, engineers, techs, craftsmen, distributors and/or sales people.PrototypeA 3D model of the item is created by hand or computer, taking anywhere between a few hours, to a few months depending on the complexity and its requirements.Raw material selectionStainless steel...

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