BS 5194-2:1989
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Surgical instruments Specification for instruments with pivot joints (excluding cutting instruments)
Hardcopy , PDF
English
28-02-1990
Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Materials
3. Hardness and heat treatment
4. Corrosion resistance
5. Design and workmanship
6. Surface condition
7. Packaging
8. Marking
Appendices
A. Method of test for elasticity of artery forceps
and needle holders
B. Method of test for corrosion resistance using
copper sulphate solution
C. Method of test for corrosion resistance using
boiling water
D. Guidance on racks
E. Guidance on screw joints
F. Guidance on box joints
G. Guidance on jaws
H. Method of test for function of needle holders
Tables
1. Materials of construction
2. Test wires for artery forceps
3. Test wires for needle holders
Figures
1. Example of racks for box jointed instruments
2. Examples of racks for screw jointed instruments
3. Examples of screw joints
4. Example of box joint
5. Examples of jaw serrations
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