Abstract
A novel cobalt-chromium (CoCr) based alloy, optimised for speciality needle applications, has been benchmarked against Type 304 stainless steel in a series of mechanical test and experimental needle trials. The results reported indicate that the CoCr alloy has the potential to overcome current limitations in endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery.
MeSH terms
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Alloys / chemistry*
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Benchmarking
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Biocompatible Materials / therapeutic use*
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Biomechanical Phenomena
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Chromium Alloys / chemistry
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Chromium Alloys / therapeutic use
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Cobalt / chemistry
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Endoscopy
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Materials Testing
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
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Needles*
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Stainless Steel / chemistry
Substances
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Alloys
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Biocompatible Materials
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Chromium Alloys
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Stainless Steel
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Cobalt