Instrument
/ɪnstɹʌmʌnt/
1. [noun] professional foot care nurses use high quality instruments like rotary drills intended for human use purposes, burrs and files likewise so intended (see instrument list in Topic 11 for examples) and do not use "tools" such as "Dremel's" (being a woodworking rotary tool) or "sanding bands" ( both tools found at hardware stores) that are not intended for medical use
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you tell if a rotary drill used in foot care is a medical instrument rather than a generic tool?
Medical instruments for foot care are designed and approved for human use. They meet strict health standards and are built for precision, unlike woodworking tools that lack necessary regulatory validation.
In what ways do high quality foot care instruments differ from common hardware devices?
Foot care instruments are engineered with meeting medical specifications in mind; they are crafted for safe contact with human tissue, ensuring reliability and hygiene, unlike generic hardware devices not intended for patient care.