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Material Is a Functional Decision, Not Just a Specification A surgical instrument may look simple, but its material affects nearly every aspect of its performance: sharpness, grip, weight, stiffness, fatigue resistance, corrosion behavior, reprocessing compatibility and useful service life. Two instruments with the same shape can perform very differently when their alloy, heat treatment, surface finish or insert material changes. A well-designed instrument must maintain its intended function whi …