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ASTM D3579-77(2023)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Specification for Rubber Surgical Drainage Tubes, Penrose-Type

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1.1 This specification covers Penrose-type rubber tubes used in performing certain surgical drainage procedures.

1.2 The specification provides for packaged sterile rubber tubes and packaged or bulk nonsterile rubber tubes.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.4 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.


This specification covers Penrose-type rubber tubes used in performing certain surgical drainage procedures. The sterility, safety, and X-ray opaque of the rubber tube shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. The physical dimensions and physical requirements of the rubber tube shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.


3.1 This specification is intended as a reference to the performance and safety of rubber surgical drainage tubes. The safe and proper use of rubber surgical drainage tubes is beyond the scope of this standard.

SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number D3579
Publication Date May 1, 2023
Language en - English
Page Count 3
Revision Level 77(2023)
Supercedes
Committee D11.40
Publish Date Document Id Type View
May 1, 2023 D3579-77R23 Reaffirmation
June 1, 2016 D3579-77R16 Reaffirmation
May 1, 2010 D3579-77R10 Reaffirmation
Dec. 1, 2004 D3579-77R04 Reaffirmation
May 10, 1999 D3579-77R99E01 Reaffirmation