ASTM F1744-96(2002)e1 - 10.10.1996
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to provide a better understanding of the care of stainless steel surgical instruments intended for reuse. This guide is not intended for use with electrical, pneumatic or other powered surgical instruments.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F899-23

Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments

F1026-86(2022)

Standard Specification for General Workmanship and Performance Measurements of Hemostatic Forceps

F1078-10(2018)

Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors´Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades

F1079-87(2022)

Standard Specification for Inserted and Noninserted Surgical Scissors

F1089-18

Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Surgical Instruments

F921-10(2018)

Standard Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps

F1325-91(2023)

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Suture Needle Holders—General Workmanship Requirements and Corresponding Test Methods