The advent of stainless steel was revolutionary in industry and medicine. For doctors, especially surgeons, utensils made of stainless steel are easier to sterilize, stronger and more durable. When it comes to bone implants to repair or replace completely broken bones, stainless steel is the choice for the most part because of its strength and corrosion resistance characteristics. For other medical applications, all disposable hypodermic needles (also known as syringes) are made of stainless steel.

In these industries because stainless steel is cost-effective, hygienic, and durable stainless steel is widely used in the medical industry.