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ASTM F1744-96(2024)

Current Reaffirmation

Standard Guide for Care and Handling of Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments

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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.

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.


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. The stainless steels most used are martensitic and austenitic types. The instruments shall be used only for their intended purpose, such as cutting, holding, clamping, retracting, and so forth. Undue stress or strain should be avoided when handling and cleaning. The guide includes care in particular for hemostatic forceps, needle holders, scissors, microsurgical instruments, instrument kits, and other sharp instruments. The instrument care specified includes cleaning, lubrication, and inspection. Testing, repair and restoration, and sterilization are specified.


SDO ASTM: ASTM International
Document Number F1744
Publication Date Oct. 1, 2024
Language en - English
Page Count 6
Revision Level 96(2024)
Supercedes
Committee F04.33
Publish Date Document Id Type View
Feb. 1, 2008 F1744-96R08E01 Revision
Jan. 1, 1996 F1744-96 Revision
Oct. 1, 2024 F1744-96R24 Reaffirmation
Oct. 1, 2016 F1744-96R16 Reaffirmation
Feb. 1, 2008 F1744-96R08 Reaffirmation
Oct. 10, 1996 F1744-96R02E01 Reaffirmation