Reusable devices and accessories such as surgical scissors, dilators, curettes, surgical blade trays, instrument stands are used in most medical institutions. Private healthcare establishments and government medical institutions need a steady supply of appropriate medical devices to ensure patient well-being and safety.

Any medical device designed for one-time or temporary use is a disposable device. Using disposable devices is primarily intended to control infections. It can not spread infectious agents to subsequent patients, because it is only used once.

The surgical industry needs ever greater stocks of medical devices due to the increased use of single-use instruments and disposables. These medical devices require a careful balance between efficiency, cost, reliability, materials, and shelf-life, due to the critical nature of their use, industry standards, and single-use functionality.

Plastics are often used in the manufacture of disposables since they are relatively cheap and give a greater variety. Surgical instruments are tools that are used during patient surgery to perform tasks, such as gripping, cutting, suturing, dissecting, and many more.

Surgical instruments in most of India are made of stainless steel. However, as these are also susceptible to spreading various infectious diseases and illnesses, surgeons and doctors tend to prefer reusable surgical products.

Benefits of using surgical disposables in India

Manufacturers of equipment in India provide a warranty for the instruments with the assurance of product quality. The use of such high-quality, hygienic products and processes means that the instruments to be used during medical procedures will not cause unnecessary complications to the patients and medical staff involved.

Safety: As disposable instruments help in preventing the spread of infection through cross-contamination and provide safety to both doctors and patients, they are preferred over reusable instruments in India.

Cost-effective: The overall long term cost associated with using disposable products is cheaper than other alternatives.