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Which type of stainless steel is Austenitic?
Which type of stainless steel is Austenitic?
- 300 Series (correct)
- 400 Series
- 420 Series
- 410 Series
What is a characteristic of the 400 Series stainless steel?
What is a characteristic of the 400 Series stainless steel?
- Extreme corrosion resistance
- Heat treated to varying degrees of hardness and sharpness (correct)
- Non-magnetic
- Contains high chromium content
Which series of stainless steel is used for cutting instruments like bone rongeurs and scissors?
Which series of stainless steel is used for cutting instruments like bone rongeurs and scissors?
- 410 Series
- 400 Series
- 420 Series (correct)
- 300 Series
What is a characteristic of Martensitic stainless steel?
What is a characteristic of Martensitic stainless steel?
What does the CDC mandate regarding instrument end-users?
What does the CDC mandate regarding instrument end-users?
According to IAHCSMM, what should be involved in processes like care and cleaning?
According to IAHCSMM, what should be involved in processes like care and cleaning?
What does the US FDA emphasize regarding manufacturers of reusable medical devices?
What does the US FDA emphasize regarding manufacturers of reusable medical devices?
What is the defining characteristic of Physician Grade instruments?
What is the defining characteristic of Physician Grade instruments?
What is the main focus of the FDA's final guidance on reprocessing medical devices mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the FDA's final guidance on reprocessing medical devices mentioned in the text?
What is a key benefit of single-use instruments, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key benefit of single-use instruments, as mentioned in the text?
What is one reason why disposable instruments are considered an ideal alternative to reusable instruments?
What is one reason why disposable instruments are considered an ideal alternative to reusable instruments?
How do single-use instruments contribute to improving patient safety, as discussed in the text?
How do single-use instruments contribute to improving patient safety, as discussed in the text?
What is the primary purpose of gold plating on an instrument?
What is the primary purpose of gold plating on an instrument?
Which surgical procedures are 12” scissors and forceps typically used for?
Which surgical procedures are 12” scissors and forceps typically used for?
What is the function of forceps in a surgical setting?
What is the function of forceps in a surgical setting?
Which instrument is used to smooth bone and cartilage?
Which instrument is used to smooth bone and cartilage?
