Started to create milestones, we, Ribbel International Ltd marked our presence in the year 1992 and operate in the manufacturing/servicing of a wide array Surgical Products and Adult Diapers since 20 years. Our quality services products have been always appreciated by our clients. Our spontaneous attitude and confident approach in offering an excellent range of Ophthalmic Blades, Clear Cornea Blade, Sharp Tip Keratomes, Lance Tip Blades, Blunt Tip Keratomes, MVR Blades, Crescent Blades, Disposable Scalpels, Skin Graft Knives, Surgical Blades, Surgical Accessories has deepened our roots in the market. We, Ribbel International Ltd breathe with the aim of fully satisfying our clients with our high-quality products services. We are a unit of highly experienced professionals, all of them contributing at the best of their potentials to offer the highest degree of efficiency and client satisfaction.

1. RIBBEL
INTERNATIONAL
LTD.
Makers of Premium Quality Surgical
Blades

2. History
 Initiated in 1992 by the Kanodia Family, The concept is to
produce & export premium quality surgical blades in Europe.
 1994: Production started.
 1995: Major sales from Europe & India.
 1996- Started OEM business in North America.
 1998 – ISO9001 certification by DNV, Norway
 1999- En46002, ec certification by DNV, Norway
 2004- ISO13485 certified, & launched various new blade sizes
per customer request.
 2005- Upgraded Grinded Technology from Germany.
 2009- Distribution network developed in 65 countries
worldwide.

3. PRODUCT RANGE

4. RIBBEL - Strengths
 Use of European high-quality raw materials.
 German technology know-how: Grinding machines from
Solingen, Germany.
 In house tool room, R&D center.
 Regular training to the people - learning from mistakes.
 Teamwork.
 Problem solving approach.
 Customer feedback is great contribution.
 85% business is from existing clients.

5. Organization and Management
Structure
 Shareholders:
 Mr. R.K. Kanodia Promoter / Managing Director-
Engineering Knowledge
 Mrs. Suman Kanodia, Promoter/ Director
 Mr. Vikram Kanodia, Director Comm.(International Sales)
 Mr. Avinash Kanodia, Director Comm. (Imports & India
Sales)
 Production Staff:
 Production Manager : Mr. Gajender Singh
 Quality Manager : Mr. Ashok Kumar
 Production employees: 80
 Dedicated to quality: 15

6. Quality Policy
(Quality Manual REF. RIL-QM)
 We are committed to supply our products as per
national / international standards in time meeting all
customer requirements, implied needs and applicable
regulations connected with the products.
 We shall continually comply and upgrade our QMS
meeting requirement of applicable international
standard and enhance customer satisfaction.

7. GMP Compliance
 Our manufacturing facilities
are periodically audited by
DNV for GMP compliances.
We are an ISO9001 certified
manufacturer and our
products carry the
accreditation CE 0434 mark.
Product inspections &
packaging is done in clean
air rooms. Bio-burden and
sterility testing is done on
each production lot by a
fully equipped independent
quality assurance facility.

8. Raw Materials Used
 The finest quality Stainless Steel, AISI 420S3, is imported
from Sandvik (grade 13C26), Sweden and Carbon steel (125
CR1) from Switzerland.
 We do track suppliers as well as define intake inspection here
to ensure correct product is supplied as mentioned in SOP 8
Carbon Steel. Ref. BS 2982: 1992 Stainless Steel. Ref. BS 5194: 1991
Range % (mm)
Range % (mm)
Carbon (C) 0.60% to 0.70%
Carbon (C) 1.20% to 1.30%
Silicon (Si) 0.50% max.
Silicon (Si) 0.105 to 0.35%
Manganese (Mn) 1.00% max
Manganese (Mn) 0.20% to 0.45%
12.00% to
Chromium (Cr)
Chromium (Cr) 0.10% to 0.40% 13.50%
Sulphur (S) 0.03% max.
Sulphur (S) 0.025% max.
Phosphorous(P) 0.025 max.
Phosphorous(P) 0.035% max.
Nickel (Ni) 0.50 max.

9. Comparative Statement
S. No Features / Brands Ribbel U.K. Japan U.S.A. Germany
1 Blades Sharpness as per FDA standard GG-H-0080a Perfect Good Perfect Good Good
(Cutting Angle 16o to 31o) 22o+5 23o+5 22o+5 23o+5 24o+5
2 Stainless Steel Specification Conforming As per BS Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5194 : Part 1 : 1991
3 Fitment of Blades in Handle √ √ √ √ √
As per ISO 7740:1985
4 Carbon Steel Specification Conforming Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
As per BS 2982 : 1992
5 Hardness √ √ √ √ √
As per BS 2982 : 1992
(Blade Strength)
6 Surgical Blades √ √ √ √ √
Conforming Standard
BS 2982 : 1992
7 Surgical Blades are Deburred i.e. blades are √ x √ √ x
comfortable and protect gloves from getting
punctured while using.

10. RIBBEL’s Quality Assurance
 We use Laser Geonometer for angle measuring, we use it online
for grinding machine setting, it is part of grinding process.
 We use stainless steel from SANDVIK SWEDEN grade 13c26 as
prescribed in BS 5194
 We use profile projector to measure the slot fitment as per ISO
7740.
 We use Vickrous Hardness tester to check the hardness as per BS
2982.
 Our process marjory conform to BS 2982 also shown in our
Technical File- RIL-TD-3
 We do deburring of blade edges by barrels, before grinding.
 We do cleaning of Blades by ultrasonic with special chemicals
from Henkel Germany.
 We have Risk Management as per ISO 14971 (document no. RIL-TD-2)

11. Benchmarking
 We use the BS 2982 and Bard
Parker FDA interim standard to
benchmark our products. You will
find our blades sharper and our
hardening process gives our blades
extra strength.
Consistency:
 Each automatic grinding fixture is
computer controlled and optimized
for a particular blades
configuration to prevent lot-to-lot
variation. Our proprietary
polishing and de-burring process
insure superior surface finish and a
clean cutting edge.

12. Thank You