Stainless steel in medical applications
Surgical tools: These instruments are mainly made of stainless steel because it is resistant to rust, damage, and can be disinfected repeatedly.
Implants: There are many devices among them, including stainless steel artificial bone plates, screws, and joint implants. They are all made of strong and hard stainless steel and can be safely used in the body.
Hospital equipment: All of these include hospital beds and wheelchairs, as well as trays and trolleys that may be made of stainless steel. From the perspective of Saudi Arabia, stainless steel is non-porous and can inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
Diagnostic equipment: Precision instruments and equipment that need to be frequently disinfected usually come with stainless steel parts and components.
Orthopedic equipment: For example, some supports and external fixators are made of strong stainless steel because it is sturdy and reliable.
Dental tools: Due to the high tensile strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance of stainless steel, various types of dental instruments can be manufactured, including dental braces and teeth straightening wires, etc.
Sterilization containers: The instruments used in surgery need to be disinfected, and this is usually done in containers made of stainless steel to enhance their durability and enable them to withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures.
Catheters and needles: This includes the manufacturing of subcutaneous injection needles, and even some catheter components. Due to their microbial and precision engineering characteristics, they are all made of stainless steel.
