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Table 1 “Scissor-Tip-Separator” problem record (N = 450)

From: Development of a "Scissor-Tip-Separator" for adjustment of scissor blade separation and prevention of scissor blade damage during steam sterilization

Problems during use of the "Scissor-Tip-Separator."

Size

Occurred

N (%)

Did not occur

N (%)

Remarks

1. The scissors' sharp end penetrated the "Scissor-Tip-Separator" tip hole.

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

2. The sharp end of the scissors penetrated the back of the "Scissor-Tip-Separator."

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

3. The scissor shank was loose and released itself from the locking handle before unlocking.

Large

2 (0.4)

448 (99.6)

Set 10, day 45

Set 4, day 45

Medium

1 (0.2)

450 (99.8)

Set 9, day 45

4. The scissor shank was difficult to release from the locking handle

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

5. The scissor tip slipped out of the safeguard because the rectangular box in the middle was too wide.

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

6. Water was contained in the V grooves and at the safeguard

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

7. Indicators inserted between the scissors and the "Scissor-Tip-Separator" did not change color or turn black, or the black color did not reach the acceptance zone.

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

8. The scissor blades were deformed or damaged upon release from the "Scissor-Tip-Separator."

Large

0

450 (100)

 

Medium

0

450 (100)

 

9. The "Scissor-Tip-Separator" was broken or adhered to the scissors or exhibited changes in physical characteristics.

Large

2 (0.4)

448 (99.6)

Set 10, day 45

Set 4, day 45

Medium

1 (0.2)

450 (99.8)

Set 9, day 45

  1. Abbreviations: N Number of surgeries