About Our Instruments

The instruments we currently supply are the Instrapac range. Most items are STERILE.

We are always on the lookout for high quality instruments, so if you prefer a brand you would like us to stock, please contact us and let us know.

Why Use Single Use Surgical Instruments?

Since 1st April 2007, the EU has required the use of single use surgical instruments for dental and minor surgery procedures. The reasoning behind this decision was that certain contaminations were found to survive the sterilisation process,. The infection cited for the EU policy was BSE (mad cow disease). In a move to improve patient safety and infection control, it was decided that all instruments should be used once only, and then thrown away.

The downside for the medical practice is the increased cost with no additional funding available. This has resulted in cheaper instruments being used, which often sacrifices the quality.

The instruments available on this site are primarily from the Instrapac range. We feel these instruments offer a good balance of quality and value.

Disposal of Single Use Surgical Instruments

Single use surgical instruments fall under the legal definition of clinical waste, and must be disposed of in accordance with clinical waste laws. Some councils offer free collection of clinical waste, while others do not. Where this is not a available, a specialist organisation needs to be contracted to remove and destroy the waste.

The stream code recommended for disposal of single use instruments is 18-0103

Recycling of Single Use Surgical Instruments

Single use surgical instruments, by definition, cannot be used more than once. Most are made of steel, which is a highly recyclable material. It is not possible to recycle single use instruments by conventional means as they are clinical waste. Instead, a specialist organisation should be contracted for the purpose. This may involve sterilising the instruments again to remove their 'clinical waste' legal status. Most specialist organisations of this type will not handle sharp items.

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