A-A-53006 Brush, Cleaning ColonoscopeThis commercial item description covers a sterilizable brush designed for the cleaning of colonoscopes.

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A-A-53006

Examination. The cleaning brush shall be examined to determine compliance with all requirements contained in this specification.

Classification of defects. Examination shall be conducted in accordance with the classification of defects listed in table II. Examination shall not be restricted to the classified possible defects below.

TABLE II. Categories and Defects.

Categories	Defects
Major
101	Brush bristles not securely attached to the wire shaft.
102	Brush bristles not firm and stiff.
103	Wire shaft not flexible.
104	Brush handle not adequate.
105	Metal portions of brush not corrosion-resisting steel.
Minor
201	Brush not clean.

Dimensional Examination. The brush shall be examined for defects in dimensions. Any dimension not within the specifications herein shall be classified as a defect.

Contractor certification. The contractor shall certify that the product offered meets the salient characteristics of this description and conforms to the producers� own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices. The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

Regulatory requirements.

Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. If the product covered by this document has been determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be under its jurisdiction, the offeror/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its subcontractors/suppliers, with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended? And regulations promulgated thereunder. In addition, the offeror/contractor shall comply, and be responsible for compliance by its subcontractors/suppliers r with the requirements of all other applicable Federal, State, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.