Business Details
49 Years
experience
Precision Surgical Instruments Made in Sheffield
Platts & Nisbett is an independent family-owned business established in 1977, renowned for handcrafting surgical instruments in Sheffield. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, we produce instruments to international quality standards, carrying the CE mark. Our team includes master craftsmen with over 50 years' experience and apprentices ensuring the continuation of specialist skills.We offer bespoke instrument design, lifetime sharpening services, and factory tours to demonstrate our transparent manufacturing process. Accredited with ISO 13485 certification, we provide a five-year warranty on all products and serve NHS hospitals, private healthcare providers, and international clients through a global distributor network.
Services
Retractors
Clamps
Nasal Forceps
Bone Cutters
Orthopaedic Instruments
Veterinary Instruments
Scissors
Tissue Forceps
Specialty Kits
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialist surgical instrument manufacturing experience
- ISO 13485 certified quality management system
- Lifetime sharpening service for orthopaedic instruments
- Bespoke instrument design and prototyping capabilities
- Transparent manufacturing process with factory tours available
Associations and certifications
- ISO 13485
What people say
Exceptional quality
Superb service
Prompt delivery
Lifetime sharpening
Bespoke design expertise
Services
Orthopaedic Instruments
Specialist orthopaedic instruments including bone cutters, osteotomes and distractors designed for precision joint replacement surgeries. Our range meets exacting standards for durability and functionality in complex revision procedures. Crafted using traditional methods combined with modern quality controls.
Veterinary Instruments
Dedicated veterinary surgical instruments tailored for animal healthcare professionals. Our range includes specialised forceps, retractors and bone instruments designed for various veterinary applications while maintaining the same quality standards as human medical tools.
Bespoke Instrument Design
Custom instrument design service working directly with surgeons to create specialist tools. We offer prototyping, modification of existing designs and full production runs with rapid turnaround times. All bespoke instruments come with our standard five-year warranty.
Lifetime Sharpening Service
Comprehensive lifetime maintenance for orthopaedic instruments including sharpening, refurbishment and repair. Our service ensures continued optimal performance of surgical tools while maintaining their original quality specifications through our ISO-certified processes.
Factory Tours
Guided factory tours demonstrating our traditional hand-crafting techniques combined with modern quality controls. Visitors observe the complete manufacturing process from raw materials to finished instruments, providing full transparency about product origins and quality assurance.
Questions
Are your surgical instruments CE marked?
All our surgical instruments carry the CE mark and are manufactured to international quality standards under our ISO 13485 certification.
Do you offer custom instrument design?
Yes, we specialise in bespoke instrument design with prototyping services. Surgeons can collaborate with our craftsmen to develop custom tools for specific procedures.
What warranty do you provide?
We offer a standard five-year manufacturers warranty covering all surgical instruments against defects in materials and workmanship.
Can you supply veterinary instruments?
Yes, we manufacture a comprehensive range of veterinary surgical instruments specifically designed for animal healthcare applications while maintaining medical-grade quality.
Do you provide maintenance services?
We offer lifetime sharpening and maintenance services for orthopaedic instruments with rapid turnaround times to ensure continued optimal performance.
Are your products available internationally?
Yes, we supply surgical instruments worldwide through our network of authorised distributors covering multiple continents and healthcare markets.
