Quality
The approved sample
sets the standard.
A written specification, a sample you approve, and checks against it at every operation.
- 01
Before production
Written specification
- 02
Before the run
Approved sample
- 03
Between operations
In-process checks
- 04
Before release
Dimensional and functional checks
- 05
Before sealing
Packing verification
Control system
Controlled from specification to packing.
- Specification
- Sample
- Production
- Final checks
- Packing
- 01
Written specification
Geometry, dimensions, finish and marking are recorded first. That document is the standard the run is measured against.
- 02
Approved sample
A physical sample is approved before the run begins, and remains the reference for every repeat order.
- 03
In-process inspection
Instruments are checked after forming, grinding and heat treatment, so a deviation is caught at the operation that produced it.
- 04
Final packing checks
Set composition is verified against the packing list, and marking, labels and barcodes are checked against your approved artwork.
Inspection
What is checked, and when.
| Check | Sample | In process | Final | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Checked at Sample | Checked at In process | Checked at Final | |
| Working geometry | Checked at Sample | Checked at In process | Checked at Final | |
| Function | Checked at Sample | Checked at Final | ||
| Marking and logos | Checked at Sample | Checked at Final | Checked at Packing | |
| Quantity and set contents | Checked at Packing | |||
| Labels and barcodes | Checked at Packing | |||
| Packaging format | Checked at Packing |
Dimensions
- Sample
- In process
- Final
Working geometry
- Sample
- In process
- Final
Function
- Sample
- Final
Marking and logos
- Sample
- Final
- Packing
Quantity and set contents
- Packing
Labels and barcodes
- Packing
Packaging format
- Packing
Evidence
Three things we look at.
- 01
Approved sample
Measured against the approved pattern.
Critical dimensions are identified per product, then verified on the run against the sample you signed off.
- 02
In-process inspection
Checked while production is under way.
Selected manufacturing partners inspect the instruments between operations, using the written specification and approved sample as the reference.
- 03
Final inspection
Moving actions checked before release.
Scissors, pliers and carriers are function-tested as well as measured, so the action is proved rather than assumed.
Documentation
The product specification.
The product, dimensions, finish, marking and other agreed requirements are written down before production begins.
Product specification
- Contents
- Geometry, dimensions, finish and marking as approved
Product status
Instruments are supplied non-sterile. Product status, labelling and documentation requirements vary by destination market and programme — confirm the intended market during enquiry.
Next step
Define the standard for your order.
Send the product requirements. We turn them into a written specification and sample for approval.