A-A-51763
2 December 1986
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
CANNULA, EAR (Rosen)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers various Rosen ear cannulae.
Salient characteristics:
The cannula shall be a suction tube, with Luer fitting and obturator, suitable for use in surgical procedures of the middle ear.
Cannula tube. The cannula shall be of the Rosen design consisting of a curved tube permanently attached at the proximal end to a Luer fitting as shown in Figure 1. Overall length of the cannula tube, exclusive of Luer fitting, shall be 3-3/8 ± 1/8 inches.
Luer fitting. The Luer fitting shall be the female lock type specified in ANSI/HIMA MD70.1.
Obturator. The obturator shall have a finger handle and pass completely through the cannula and Luer fitting.
Material. The cannula shall be fabricated of an austenitic corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899. The cannula shall have a hardness of Rockwell B-75 minimum. The hub shall be fabricated of a suitable corrosion-resistant alloy.
Identification markings. The Luer fitting shall bear the manufacturer’s name or registered trademark, and the gage of the cannula.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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