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ASTM F1613-95(2023)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Specification for Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb Type)

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1.1 This specification covers general workmanship aspects of spring-action, tissue, dressing, or pick-up forceps (thumb-type) intended for the retraction, grasping, or dissection of tissue during surgical procedures.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.3 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 general workmanship requirements of spring-action, surgical tissue, dressing, or pick-up forceps (thumb type) for use in the retraction, grasping, or dissection of tissue during surgical procedures. However, this specification does not cover delicate tissue forceps such as employed in microsurgery or neurosurgery. The forceps and all component parts shall be manufactured from Class 4 martensitic stainless steel (heat treated), while modified working ends may be manufactured from stellite, tungsten carbide, or other suitable material. The forcep halves shall be symmetrical, with the teeth well formed, uniform in depth and spacing, and mesh without binding, and the surfaces uniformly finished and free of burrs, sharp edges, cracks, coarse marks, and processing materials. In addition, the forceps shall have handle serrations that are uniform in depth and spacing. Tests for hardness and corrosion resistance shall be performed and shall conform to the requirements specified.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F1613
Publication Date Feb. 1, 2023
Language en - English
Page Count 2
Revision Level 95(2023)
Supercedes
Committee F04.33
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Feb. 1, 2008 F1613-95R08E01 Revision
Feb. 1, 2023 F1613-95R23 Reaffirmation
Oct. 1, 2016 F1613-95R16 Reaffirmation
Feb. 1, 2008 F1613-95R08 Reaffirmation
Oct. 10, 1999 F1613-95R99 Reaffirmation
Aug. 15, 1995 F1613-95R02 Reaffirmation