Patent ID: 6432295
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A61B,C25F

Abstract:
Process for the electrolytic polishing of surgical needles, in which a plurality of unfinished needles (1) which are arranged side by side and, preferably in their end-regions (3) lying opposite the needle tips (2), are secured to at least one web (6, 7) are moved with the help of the web (6, 7) through an acid-containing polishing bath (22) which is electrically connected to an electrode, the web (6, 7) being guided above the polishing bath (22) and the unfinished needles (1) dipping at least with the needle tips (2) into the polishing bath (22), and in which, above the polishing bath (22) and alongside the web (6, 7), a continuous metal ribbon (40) guided by means of rolls (42), 43) alongside the web (6, 7) and connected as counter-electrode providing an electrical connection with the unfinished needles (1).