A-A-50992
3 October 1985
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
OTOSCOPE (BATTERY TYPE)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description in preference to Military Specification MIL-0-36134.
This commercial item description covers a battery-type otoscope suitable for use in examination of, and surgery within, the ear.
Salient characteristics:
Shall be an otoscope assembly suitable for use in examination of and in operation upon the ear. Shall consist of the following components:
a. Otoscope head with magnifier, base connector and lamp.
b. Battery handle sized to hold two (2) cells, without batteries.
c. Three (3), aural specula 1 large, 1 medium and 1 small.
d. One (1) nasal speculum.
e. Carrying Case.
f. Two (2) replacement lamps.
Head to handle connection shall be bayonet type connector and indexing lock mechanism to permit rapid attachment of the head and battery handle. The lamp shall have a minimum of 9 hours at 2.5 volts DC.
Top and bottom sections of the carrying case shall be inseparable and have a latch or other suitable means of closure.
The otoscope head shall contain lamp housing, magnifier, base connector and specula. The head shall contain a condensing lens if one is not integral with the bulb.
Specula shall be made of nylon or polypropylene with an interior treated or fabricated to minimize reflection. Small end shall have rounded edges.
Workmanship. The battery-type otoscope shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.
Unit. Each (EA). One battery-type otoscope with case, as specified, constitutes one unit.
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