A-A-54413
31 May 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS, EAR, BAYONET SHAPED, SERRATED JAWS,
LUCAE, 5-1/2 INCH
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-F-36719 which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers one type of ear forceps suitable for use during surgery.
Salient characteristics:
General. The forceps shall be a bayonet shaped ear forceps of the Lucae design (thin model).
Material. Materials of the forceps shall be Class 4 corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The forceps shall have a Rockwell Hardness C Scale (HRC) of 38 to 48 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 forceps shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 20682 for style, design and dimensions.
Finish. The forceps shall have a mirror, satin, or matte finish. The matte finish shall exhibit a uniform non-directional surface texture equivalent to that produced by lightly blasting the prepared surface with fine abrasives under pressure.
Passivation. The forceps shall be properly passivated.
Corrosion resistance. The forceps shall show no evidence of corrosion or plating of copper when tested in accordance with ASTM F1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
For Parts Inquires call Parts Hangar, Inc (727) 493-0744
© Copyright 2015 Integrated Publishing, Inc.
A Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business