A-A-54405
22 May 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SPECULUM, EYE (Weeks, Nonmagnetic, 3 Inch)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-S-36684 which is cancelled.
This commercial item description covers a nonmagnetic eye speculum, of the Weeks design, suitable for use in surgical procedures concerning the eye.
Salient Characteristics:
General. The eye speculum shall be 3 inches in length. The eye speculum shall be suitable for use with an electric eye magnet.
Material. Materials of the eye speculum shall be fabricated entirely from Class 3, Type 316 material in accordance with ASTM F899. Spring shall be fabricated from spring tempered wire.
Hardness. The eye speculum shall have a Rockwell Hardness B Scale (HRB) of 75 to 85 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 eye speculum shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 20755 for style, design and dimensions.
Finish. The speculum shall have a mirror, or a mirror and satin finish.
Passivation. The eye speculum shall be properly passivated.
Corrosion resistance. The eye speculum shall show no evidence of corrosion when subjected to the boil test in accordance with ASTM F1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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