ASTM F1026-86(2022)
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Summary
1.1 This specification covers general workmanship aspects of hemostatic forceps fabricated from stainless steel and intended for reuse in surgery.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Rationale:
This specification covers general workmanship aspects of hemostatic forceps fabricated from stainless steel and intended for reuse in surgery. All of the component parts of the instruments shall be made of martensitic stainless steel of Type 410, 410X, 416, 416MOD, 420A, or 420B. Materials shall be tested and the individual grades shall conform to physical requirements such as heat treatment, hardness, and passivation; performance requirements such as finger rings, jaw serrations and teeth, box lock, clearance, ratchets, jaw and rachet setting, elasticity, and corrosion resistance. Workmanship, finish, and appearance, are also detailed.
Technical characteristics
| Publisher | American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM International) |
| Publication Date | 01/01/1986 |
| Confirmation Date | 02/01/2022 |
| Collection | |
| Page Count | 2 |
| Themes | Surgical instruments and materials |
| EAN | --- |
| ISBN | --- |
| Weight (in grams) | --- |
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