A-A-50990A
7 July 1987
SUPERSEDING
A-A-50990
4 October 1985
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SOUND, URETHRAL, VAN-BUREN (Curved)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers curved, Van-Buren design urethral sounds suitable for dilating the urethra.
Salient characteristics:
Style, design and dimensions. Sounds covered by this document shall be one-piece units. They shall have a cylindrical body, a uniformly tapered distal curve terminating in a hemispherical tip, and a flat proximal finger-grip with an oval-shaped profile and round or dulled edges. These sounds shall be designated as “Van-Buren” urethral sounds.
Overall length of the sounds shall be 10-1/2 to 11 inches. Diameter of the body shall correspond to the French size specified.
Material. The sounds shall be fabricated from austenitic (Class 3) corrosion-resisting steel that conforms to ASTM F899.
Hardness. Sounds shall have a Rockwell hardness of B75 to B85 when tested as specified in GG-I-526.
Corrosion-resistance. Sounds shall pass the boil test specified in GG-I-526.
Finish. Sounds shall have a bright, smooth finish. Sounds shall be properly passivated.
Workmanship. Sounds shall be free from cracks, nicks, pits, dents, burrs, sharp edges, corrosion, and any other defects that detract from their appearance or impair their serviceability. Sounds shall be supplied clean.
Unit. Each (EA). One urethral sound, as specified, constitutes one unit.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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