Medical

S.S. White’s precision-engineered flexible shafts are trusted across a wide range of medical devices where accuracy, reliability, and miniaturization are critical. From powering biopsy needles through narrow probes to enabling non-magnetic drug delivery systems for MRI environments, our shafts deliver precise rotary motion where traditional components fall short. In LASIK corneal flap makers, dual flexible shafts control both blade oscillation and positioning for highly accurate procedures. They’re also essential in orthopedic surgical tools, giving surgeons access to tight or complex spaces with confidence and control.

Other Medical Applications:

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Meniscus Tear Repair System
Heart Valve Repair
Hand Held Screw Driver
Contrast Dye Injection

Breast Biopsy
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Bariatric Surgery
Lasik (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) Surgery

Flexible Shafts in Medical Applications

We create best-in-class shaft coupling designs catering to the needs of the medical industry.

S.S. White operates in the medical market with highly specialized flexible shaft products for surgical and testing procedures, as well as its own branded line of Shukla Medical surgical instruments for the removal of orthopedic implants.

These products are created through close collaboration with Shukla Medical engineers and leading surgeons in the field. These cross-functional teams work together in the surgical suite and cadaver labs to refine the concepts behind these instruments and improve the techniques for their use.

In 1998, S.S. White acquired the medical product division of SnapOn Tools and renamed it S.S. White Medical Products. Then, in 2007, it rebranded as Shukla Medical. Today, Shukla Medical is the industry leader in orthopedic implant extraction tools.

Certifications

AS9100 Rev. D Third-Party Certified

ISO9001 Third-Party Certified

ISO13485 Third-Party Certified

IATF16949 Third-Party Certified