SPI^®MONO torque ratchet

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To the point – the interpretation of precision
In the “Canon Medicinae” from 1608, the guiding principle for surgery at that time is described as “tuto, cito, jucunde” – surgery was to be “as safe as possible, as quick and pleasant as possible.” A maxim that still holds true today: just as in the past what is aimed at is precise surgery that is as gentle on the patient as possible – this is closely linked to an efficiency that has also to be reflected and expressed in the design of medical instruments. These have to focus on both self-explanatory functionality and safety. The SPI^®MONO torque ratchet is an instrument for use in the surgical and prosthetic fields, during dental implant surgery. Its design combines a new approach with a logical language of form. The most important feature is its construction: in contrast to similar torque ratchets, which are comprised of a number of sub-components, this ratchet is manufactured as a onepiece instrument. It does not have to be disassembled for cleaning and maintenance and then re-assembled – preventing the possibility of malfunction due to incorrect re-assembly and of losing sub-parts. The torque ratchet is made from a high-strength titanium alloy used also in the aerospace industry. The alloy undergoes a special surface treatment that makes the torque ratchet resistant to corrosion by disinfectant solutions, and thus ensures durability and a long service life. With its sophisticated ergonomic design and its very light weight, this torque ratchet sits naturally in the hand and offers both good grip and comfortable handling for daily use in surgery. Its language of form imparts a high degree of functionality, thus giving this kind of a medical instrument a new, very clear and high-precision appearance.