Sharpening Surgical Instruments

Discovering in the operating room that your instruments or scissors do not cut would be frustrating for anyone.  Precision sharpness is an absolute prerequisite for any surgical procedure.  The best strategy is a proactive approach with an established routine inspection and regular sharpening maintenance program.  Cutting devises should be sharpened every 6-8 months.  Those instruments which require sharpening most often include:

• Scissors
• Bone Cutters
• Osteotomes
• Rongeurs
• Chisels
• Bone Curettes
• Knives
• Punches