While some medical items are used, cleaned, sterilized, and reused many times over their lifespan, others are designed to be used only one time and on only one patient. Not surprisingly, items like bandages and gloves fall into the second category. However, many...
The term “stainless steel” applies to iron-based alloys that contain 11% chromium or more. This formulation helps prevent corrosion and also makes items formed from the material more heat-resistant. As a result, stainless steel devices—from kitchen appliances to...
