A-A-53394
2 March 1988
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
RONGEUR, Straight (Love-Kerrison)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers a Love-Kerrison style straight rongeur suitable for use in cutting bone during neurosurgical procedures.
Salient characteristics:
General. The rongeur shall be of the Love-Kerrison design with 8 inch nominal shaft length. he cutting mechanism shall be straight, angled down and have 3 mm bite. The rongeur shall have a spring action pistol-grip handle. The handles shall be serrated and have a thumb guard for positive grip.
Material. The material of the rongeur shall be fabricated from Class 4 martensitic corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM Designation F899.
Hardness. The rongeur shall have a Rockwell hardness of C Scale (HRC) 48 to 55. The hardness shall be tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E18 or ASTM designation E92 and E140.
Style, desiqn and dimensions. The style, design and dimension of the rongeur shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 24453.
Passivation. The rongeur shall be properly passivated.
Finish. The finish of the rongeur shall be-mirror, satin, or matte.
Corrosion resistance. The rongeur shall show no signs of corrosion when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation F1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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