Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. recently introduced reusable instruments made from high-grade plastic that can be sterilized.
The company says these instruments can be sterilized in an autoclave and are resistant to chemicals and ultrasonic waves. The patterns available include: sponge forceps, towel clamps, stitch scissors, mosquito forceps and kocher forceps. Spectrum’s plastic instruments are designed to be used for approximately 100 sterilization cycles.