Material Composition | Surgical/Veterinary Procedures | Industry: Carbon Steel (ASTM A105) ▲ Our Base: Carbon Steel (ASTM A105) ▲▲ Our Advanced: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) | Advanced: Corrosion resistance (no rust in saline environments) Base: Cost-effective | Base/Industry: Susceptible to rust without proper care Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Durability | High-Use Surgical Environments | Industry: 200 autoclave cycles (ISO 17665) ▲ Our Base: 300 cycles ▲▲ Our Advanced: 500+ cycles | Advanced: Longer lifespan in frequent use Base: 50% improvement over industry | Industry: Requires replacement sooner for prolonged use Advanced: Heavier weight |
Sterilization | Reusable Instruments in Hospitals | Industry: Autoclave 121°C (ISO 11135) ▲ Our Base: Autoclave 134°C ▲▲ Our Advanced: Autoclave + Ethylene Oxide (ISO 11135) | Advanced: Compatible with multiple sterilization methods Base: Higher heat tolerance | Industry: Limited to basic autoclaving Advanced: Complex sterilization protocols |
Ergonomics | Prolonged Surgeries (e.g., Orthopedic) | Industry: Standard grip (no certification) ▲ Our Base: TPR Grip (ASTM D2000) ▲▲ Our Advanced: Adjustable Angle Handle (ISO 7376) | Advanced: Reduces hand fatigue by 40% Base: Improved grip comfort | Industry: Risk of slippage during use Advanced: Customization adds cost/time |
Shelf Life | Storage in Medical Facilities | Industry: 6 months (unopened) ▲ Our Base: 6 months ▲▲ Our Advanced: 12 months | Advanced: Longer storage without re-sterilization Base: Matches industry standard | Base/Industry: Requires frequent inventory checks Advanced: Premium packaging cost |
Customization | Specialized Procedures (e.g., Neurosurgery) | Industry: Standard hooks only ▲ Our Base: Limited curvature options ▲▲ Our Advanced: Custom hook angles/lengths (ISO 7376) | Advanced: Tailored for niche procedures Base: Basic customization | Industry: No flexibility Advanced: Longer lead times for orders |