Material Composition | Medical/Surgical Procedures | Industry Standard: 304 Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) Our Base: 316L Stainless Steel (ASTM F138) Our Advanced: 316L with passivation (ISO 3874) | ▲ Base: Corrosion resistance 2x higher than Industry Standard ▲ Advanced: 99.9% biocompatibility (ISO 10993) | Higher cost for advanced versions due to premium processing |
Disposable Feature | High-Sanitation Environments | Industry Standard: Reusable (sterilization required) Our Base/Advanced: Single-use, pre-sterilized (ISO 17665) | Eliminates cross-contamination risk Ready-to-use without sterilization | Higher per-unit cost compared to reusables |
Weight Class | Delicate vs Robust Piercing | Industry Standard: 14g–16g Our Base: 18g (lightweight for sensitive areas) Our Advanced: 10g (ultra-precise micro-piercing) | ▲ Advanced: 43% lighter for minimal tissue trauma ▲ Base: Balances precision and durability | ▲ Base/Advanced: Less suited for heavy-duty applications (e.g., cartilage) |
Packaging Integrity | Sterile Storage/Transport | Industry Standard: Polypropylene tubes Our Base/Advanced: OPP bags with peelable seals + sterilization indicator | ▲ Base/Advanced: 99.9% sterility retention post-opening (EN 868-5) Tamper-evident design | OPP bags may degrade faster in extreme temperatures |
Threaded Base Design | Secure Attachment to Tools | Industry Standard: Smooth base (adhesive required) Our Base/Advanced: Tapered threads (M3.5 standard) | ▲ Base/Advanced: 3x stronger grip vs adhesive methods Universal compatibility with most piercing tools | Requires tool adjustments for non-threaded systems |
Biocompatibility | Allergy-Sensitive Clients | Industry Standard: Nickel-containing alloys Our Base/Advanced: Nickel-free (ISO 1811) + hypoallergenic coating | ▲ Base/Advanced: 0% allergic reaction reports in clinical trials (ASTM F2918) | Premium coating adds 15% to production costs |