Over the last few months we have received a number of calls from people to ask our advice on corrosion issues. The best advice we can give would be to ensure that any surgical instruments are only purchased via reputable companies. However, it is also useful to understand the processes which are involved in their manufacture. To protect surgical instruments from corrosion, it is essential that a documented passivation procedure is followed by the manufacturer. To find out more about how Platts & Nisbett surgical instruments are passivated, please read …

Welcome to 1977, the year which saw a wealth of engineering talent and experience came together to form Platts & Nisbett!

Here are some other interesting events which were taking place at the time…
January – The world’s first personal computer, the Commodore PET, is demonstrated at the Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.
February – Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom opens the New Zealand Parliament.
March – The government reveals that inflation has pushed prices up by nearly 70% within three years.
April – Optical fibre is first used to carry live telephone …