Ghia Surgiblades produces blades using the finest grade of steel duly imported. The raw-material id procured from the most reputable and world renowned names in the steel industry.
We manufacture Surgical blades in both Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel material. The chemical composition and standards followed are given below
| CARBON STEEL | STAINLESS STEEL | |
| Ref.
BS 2982:1992 Range % (m/m) |
Ref.
BS 5194: 1991 Range % (m/m) |
|
| Carbon (C ) | 1.20 to 1.30% | 0.60 to 0.70% |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.10 to 0.35% | 0.50% maximum |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.20 to 0.45% | 1.00% maximum |
| Chromium (Cr) | 0.10% to 0.40% | 12.00 to 13.5% |
| Sulphur (S) | 0.025 maximum | 0.03% maximum |
| Phosphorus (P) | 0.035 maximum | 0.025 maximum |
| Nickel (Ni) | 0.50 maximum |
The company is ISO 9001:2000 certified by DNV Netherlands, producing quality products as per International Standards. The products match all requirements necessary for a good product and are comparable with the best.
Various International Standards are followed in developing quality control procedures, working process, packing process, specifications for raw-material and the validation processes for Sterilization.
BS EN 27740:1992, ISO 7740:1985 |
Specification for dimensions of surgical scalpels with detachable blades |
| BS 2982:1992 | Specification for materials and packaging of surgical scalpels with detachable blades |
| IS 3319:1985 | Specification for dimensions of Surgical, detachable Blades (B.P. type) and handles |
| IS 3759:1987 | Specifications & dimensions for Blades, Skin Grafting |
| ISO 9001:2000 | Quality systems - Model for quality assurance in production and installation. |
The blades are sterilized at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (ISOMED), Mumbai using the Gamma Radiation process with a minimum dose of 2.5 m rads.
This process is in compliance with the following standards:
ISO 11137 - Sterilization of health care products requirements for validation and routine control - Radiation Sterilization.
AAMI - RS-3/84 Process Control Guidelines for Gamma Radiation Sterilization of Medical Devices.
EN 556 - Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be labelled 'STERILE'.
EN 46002 - Particular requirements for the application of EN 29002 for medical devices.
We undertake OEM orders and do private labeling as per the customer requirements for a fixed minimum order quantity. The designs or art-work can be provided or the same can also be developed in house for Customer approval.
We employ a dedicated team of experts and engineers who
can develop blades as per your requirements. We can produce
new blades, new sizes and special blades as per samples
and drawings provided with a minimum lead time.
