Younas & Sons Enterprises

What is Titanium ?

What is titanium ?

* Titanium is a metal commonly found in nature but very difficult to process

* The use of this material is a spin-off from the space-age programs

* Titanium used in for our instruments is the finest alloy of titanium, aluminium and vanadium : TA6V4

* Titanium is also used in the medical field for implants because of his bio-compatibility

Why titanium for surgical instruments ?

* 45 % lighter than stainless steel

- makes the surgeon's work more comfortable, mainly in case of surgeries

- requesting a high degree of precision

- lasting long

- reduces the trauma mainly in

- paediatric and premature surgery

- vascular surgery

* Twice as flexible compared to stainless steel

- Gives the surgeon a more delicate, more precise and sensitive feel

- Better control on pressure : titanium clamp is less traumatic

- More comfort for the surgeon

- Increases the instrument's life

- Titanium has a better "memory" than stainless steel

- Intruments come back to their original shape longer

- Despite his flexibility, titanium is stronger and more durable than stainless steel

* High resistance to corrosion

- The instruments last more

- Rust is one of the first factor leading to breakage of stainless steel instruments

- The titanium instruments may be sterilized with, and as stainless steel instruments

* Non magnetic

- Main interest in use of needle holder

- The needle does not stick

- Magnetic resonance imaging

- Very low artefact

Guarantee

* All our titanium instruments are lifetime guaranteed against defect in material or workmanship,

assuming normal use.

Some questions you might have about titanium instruments

* Why titanium instruments are blue?

The original colour of titanium is silver. The special blue finish gives the instrument its low

glare and makes it easily recognizable.

* May a titanium instrument be used at the same time as electrosurgical equipment?

Yes, it works perfectly. The titanium instrument will even be less prone to tissue adhesion.

* Why don't we find more titanium instruments on the market?

It takes a special expertise to manufacture titanium instruments. Titanium forgings are rare on the

market. We have our own forging/manufacturing unit.

* Can these instruments be serviced?

Even the finest surgical instrument may need to be repaired or refurbished.

We recognize the need to provide rapid response and quick turnaround times in these situations.