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Holborn House Old Woking Surrey GU22 9LB England Telephone +44 (0)1483 740099 Fax +44 (0)1483 755111 e-mail [email protected] www.smurray.co.uk SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS © 2014 S Murray & Co Ltd Surgical Instruments: Catalogue Designed and produced by Registered in England No 145824 Knowles Thompson PLC Authorised Share Capital £1,000,000 This catalogue is copyright and no Printed in England part of it may be reproduced without our express written consent. INTRODUCTION COMPANY PROFILE GUARANTEE S Murray & Co was established in 1915, initially as The quality of all S Murray instruments is a manufacturer and distributor of medical guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship and glassware, later diversifying into a wider range of materials. In the unlikely event that any item is scientific and healthcare consumables. found to be unsatisfactory in normal use it will be refurbished or replaced free of charge. This In 1948 the Company acquired George Gill & Sons guarantee is firm for at least 10 years, except for (Surgical) Ltd, since when production of high quality replacement of T/C tips on needleholders and re- Sheffield made instruments has been continuous, sharpening of hard edge scissors, which will be free expanding to the comprehensive range illustrated in of charge for 3 years. this catalogue. This expansion has continued through the acquisition of Nowlin & Son in 1990 and Heeley Surgical in 1999. QUALITY Benefits of manufacture in Sheffield include S Murray & Co was one of the first healthcare immediate access to raw materials, technical manufacturers to obtain BS 5750 part 2 certification expertise and skilled personnel, for which the region in 1991. All Company personnel are committed to is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence. improve and enhance quality procedures at all Sales administration, warehousing and distribution levels of production, purchase and supply. relocated to the Sheffield factory in 2003, where The Company’s registration was upgraded to BS EN experienced staff welcome trade and export ISO 9002:1994 in May 1995, assuring customers of enquiries. continued professional service, and properly Best possible service is assured by substantial stock controlled quality of product. holding of raw materials, finished instruments and S Murray will continue to maintain its approval to part manufactured components. the latest revisions of all relevant quality standards, S Murray & Co plays an active role in the with copies of our current certificates of approval representation and development of British available upon request. manufacturing on a national and international level Instruments of a special nature, which are not within through its membership of the Surgical Instruments the Company’s manufacturing programme, originate Section of the Association of British Health-Care only from manufacturers whose quality assurance Industries (ABHI). procedures are thoroughly known to S Murray & Co. The Company is also committed to the development of all employees through the principles of the THIS CATALOGUE Investors in People Standard. Instruments are listed alphabetically according to Products in this surgical procedure (see contents page v). They are catalogue (except for also listed both by name and instrument type in the diathermy instruments comprehensive cross-referenced index starting on and tracheostomy page 237. tubes, which are subject to notified Line drawings have been used throughout to body approval) are Class I Devices according to rule provide best possible clarity. 6, annex IX of the Council Directive concerning There is an indication of the relative sizes of Medical Devices (93/42/EEC) and they comply with instruments shown on each page, but drawings are all relevant essential requirements of that Directive. not to exact scale. Inset drawings of instrument tips Patterns defining the form of these instruments and are intended to show detail, only T/C needleholder procedures defining method of manufacture are tips are actual size. maintained as part of the Company’s quality system, Instructions for reprocessing reusable surgical with full traceability throughout every stage of the instruments are given on page IV. manufacturing process. II INTRODUCTION MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE S Murray & Co’s surgical instrument manufacture is located at the company’s factory in Sheffield, the traditional heart of the British steel industry. Purpose built in 2003, the modern, 10,000 square foot facility houses production, warehousing and customer support for the company’s surgical range. Stock holding on site of both finished instruments and component parts allows the best possible delivery times. Manufacturing processes undertaken at the Sheffield site include: • machining of forgings and components • fitting and assembly • glazing and polishing • passivation and cleaning • 100% final inspection Full traceability is maintained throughout production, with steel and hardening certificates retained for 10 years and traceability codes applied to each instrument to allow batch identification. Visitors are welcome at the factory, by prior appointment, to experience the company’s commitment to quality throughout the manufacturing process. A short video introduction to the factory is also available through the web-site: www.smurray.co.uk, together with further information and quality certificates to download. III INSTRUCTIONS FOR RE-PROCESSING REUSABLE DEVICES The following instructions are for all reusable medical devices shown in this catalogue, unless stated otherwise with the packaging of the product. These instructions are intended for use only by persons with the required specialist knowledge and training. WARNINGS Cleaning: Inspection • Follow instructions and warnings as issued by manufacturers of any • After cleaning, check all surfaces, cannulations, holes and lumens for decontaminents, disinfectants and cleaning agents used. Wherever complete removal of soil. possible avoid use of mineral acids and harsh, abrasive agents. • If any soil is still visible, return the instrument for repeat • No part of the process shall exceed 140°C. decontamination. • Aluminium based products are damaged by high alkaline solutions (pH Note: automated cleaning may not be suitable for all lumens and >10). cannulae, in which case clean manually with an appropriate brush (and stilette if provided) that reaches the depth of the feature. • Devices with long, narrow cannula, hinges and blind holes require particular attention during cleaning. Maintenance Limitations on Reprocessing • Apply surgical grade lubrication oil to hinges, joints and moving parts as per the lubrication oil manufacturer’s instructions. • Repeated processing has minimal effect on these instruments. • End of life is normally determined by wear and damage in use. Inspection and Function Testing • Any specific limitations on the number of reprocessing cycles shall be • Visually inspect and check:- made available with the instrument. - all instruments for damage and wear - cutting edges are free of nicks and present a continuous edge - jaws and teeth align correctly - all articulated instruments have a smooth movement without INSTRUCTIONS excess play - locking mechanisms (such as ratchets) fasten securely and From Point of Use close easily - long, slender instruments are not distorted • If possible, soiled instruments should be placed in a holding solution - any component parts fit and assemble correctly with mating components. (combined disinfectant / enzyme solution) immediately after use and prior to cleaning, avoiding the use of bleach-based solutions. • Remove for repair or replacement any blunt, worn out, flaking, fractured or damaged instruments. Note: this process is not suitable for aluminium instruments. Note: if an instrument is returned to the manufacturer / supplier, the Preparation for Decontamination instrument must be decontaminated and sterilised and be accompanied with the relevant documented evidence. • Disassemble where intended by trained staff only, without the use of tools unless specifically provided by the manufacturer. Packaging • Reprocess all instruments as soon as it is reasonably practical following • All instruments to be packed following local protocol in accordance to use. BS standards. Cleaning: Automated Sterilisation • Use only either CE marked or validated washer-disinfector machines • Either CE marked or validated vacuum autoclave operating at 134- and cleaning agents, following the manufacturers’ instructions for use, 137°C 2.25 bar for a minimum holding time of 3 minutes - always warnings and recommended cycles.* following the instructions of the machine manufacturer. • Load instruments carefully, with any box joints and hinges open and so • When sterilising multiple instruments in one autoclave cycle, ensure that any fenestrations in instruments can drain. that the steriliser manufacturer’s stated maximum load is not exceeded. • Place heavy instruments with care in the bottom of containers. • Ensure instruments are dry before sterilisation. If the instruments cannot • Place instruments with concave surfaces (e.g. curettes) facing down to be dried prior to sterilisation, then use distilled/de-ionised water in the prevent pooling of water. final-rinse stage of cleaning. Cleaning: Manual Storage • Manual cleaning is not advised if an automatic washer-disinfector is • Ensure instruments are dry before storage, and stored in dry, clean available. If this equipment is not available, use the following process: conditions at an ambient room temperature