Tungsten carbide (TC) is a very hard material used as inserts in the jaws of needle holders and the blades of scissors. TC instruments are often marked with gold handles.
Benefits
- Better grip on needles
- Scissors stay sharp much longer
- Longer life overall
- Inserts can often be replaced
Costs
TC instruments cost more to buy than plain steel.
When TC is worth it
- Needle holders used every day
- Scissors in busy theatres
- Fine work where grip and sharpness matter most
When plain steel is enough
- Occasional use
- Single-use instruments
- Price-sensitive tenders
TC instruments from Tata Surgical
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