ASTM F899-02 - 10.4.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for stainless steel billet, bar, and wire used for the manufacture of surgical instruments. Billet or bar intended for forging into special shapes may also be purchased in accordance with this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

ISO 9001

Quality Management Systems--Requirements

A751-21

Standard Test Methods and Practices for Chemical Analysis of Steel Products

ASQ C1

Specification of General Requirements for a Quality Program

A582/A582M-22

Standard Specification for Free-Machining Stainless Steel Bars

A555/A555M-23

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods

A484/A484M-24

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Stainless Steel Bars, Billets, Shapes, and Forgings

A480/A480M-23b

Standard Specification for General Requirements for Flat-Rolled Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip (Includes all amendments and changes 11/7/2023).

A314-23

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Billets and Bars for Forging

A313/A313M-18

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Spring Wire

A276-13

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A564/A564M-19a

Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes (Includes all amendments and changes 4/2/2021).