A-A-54277
31 October 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
RETRACTOR SET, GENERAL OPERATING
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-R-36906 which is cancelled.
This commercial item description covers one type of a set of two double ended retractors with fenestrated handles.
Salient characteristics:
General. The double ended retractors shall be suitable for use during surgical procedures on humans.
Material. Material of the retractors shall be Class 4 type 416 or Class 3 type 316 corrosion resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The retractors shall have a Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC) of 38 to 45, for the class 4 steel and B scale (HRB) of 75 to 100 for the class 3 steel when tested in accordance with ASTM E18 or E92 whichever is applicable. Conversion of hardness values shall be in accordance with ASTM E140.
Style, design and dimensions. The retractors shall be in accordance with Figure 1 for style, design and dimensions.
Finish. The retractors shall have a mirror finish.
Passivation. The retractors shall have a mirror finish.
Corrosion-resistance. The retractors shall show no signs of corrosion or plating of copper when tested for corrosion-resistance in accordance with ASTM Designation F 1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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