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Stringent Quality Control procedures
The following is an insight into the various quality control procedures adopted by the company, an important aspect of the manufacturing process which is directly related to the actual users of our product.

• Procurement of Raw Materials
  Milton Metals produces blades using the finest grade of steel IS 420. The raw-material is procured from the most reputable and world renowned names in the steel industry. For the cannulas tubes are procured from the manufacturer of international orientation with Japanese technology using AISI 304-L duly imported.

  We manufacture MILTON KNIFES ophthalmic blades in Stainless Steel material and cannula instruments with stainless steel tubes. The chemical composition and standards followed are given below.
  
  

• Hardness Testing
  The hardness of the blade is maintained at a minimum of 750 HV for carbon steel blades and 700 HV for stainless steel blades to achieve precise sharpness. The hardness of the blade is checked at regular intervals on Vickers Hardness Tester as per the ISO specifications.

• Visual Examination
  All the products are checked by our well trained staff. Blades and cannulas with defects like nick, feather, burr, waviness, jag, and bluntness are removed during the visual examination before the final packing.

• Checking of Shapes, Slot dimensions Angle, etc.
  The shape and slot dimensions are checked on shadowgraph in accordance with the standards specified by the ISO.
• Performance Test
  All ophthalmic cannulas instruments are vigorously examine by flow test. An instrument which have clean & uniform or as desire flow as per the specification of the product is only passed. Blades are examine through 100 mm long 5 cuts are made on very thin micron sheet to check the sharpness of the blades. Blades with uniform cutting edge which can cut the sheet cleanly without pulling it, are only passed.
• Packing
  All the products are individually packed in medical grade peel off pouches. Master packing can be changed as per customer’s requirements.
• Sterilization
  All products are sterilized by E.T.O. in house. Gamma radiation is done through outsource using the Gamma Radiation process from recognised institutes. This process is in compliance with the following standards:
  • EN 556
    Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be labeled 'STERILE'.
  • EN 46002
    Particular requirements for the application of EN 29002 for medical devices.
  • ISO 11137
    Sterilization of health care products requirements for validation and routine control - Radiation Sterilization.
  • AAMI - RS-3/84
    Process Control Guidelines for Gamma Radiation Sterilization of Medical Devices.
• Bio Medical Tests
  Non-toxic, pyrogen free and sterility tests are carried out from time to time at recognized and well reputed laboratories.
• Protection from Pilferage, etc.
  All the boxes are properly sealed with shrink films to ensure that the boxes are not tampered with after they are packed.

OEM / private labeling
We undertake OEM orders and do private labeling as per the customer requirements for a fixed minimum order quantity. The designs or art-work can be provided or the same can also be developed in house for Customer approval.

Specialty designs ophthalmic instruments
We employ a dedicated team of experts and workmanship who can develop blades and other ophthalmic instruments as per your requirements. We can produce new blades/knifes cannulas instruments, new sizes/dimensions and special products as per samples and drawings provided with a minimum lead time. We welcome all your thoughts and ideas to convert into products from people in the field of ophthalmology.

Quality Certificatons & Standards
The company Milton Metals is an ISO 9001:2000 certified by Moody's Internationals, UK and accredited by UKAS, as certification No. IJA-0394.08, producing quality products as per International Standards.