A-A-53840
10 May 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
HOOK
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers neurosurgical hooks of the Adson, Frazier, Tyrell and Graefe design suitable for aiding in neurosurgical procedures
Commercial Item Description Sheet. Hooks shall be in accordance with all requirements specified herein and the applicable Commercial Item Description Sheet (slash sheet-See Note).
Salient characteristics:
Material. Material shall be Class 4 corrosion-resistant steel except as an option, where applicable, hollow handles shall be manufactured from Class 3 corrosio-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM Designation F899.
Style, design and dimensions. Shall be in accordance with applicable Commercial Item Description Specification Sheet and as specified herein (See Note).
Hardness. Hooks shall have a Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC) of 40 to 48 when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation E18 or E92 whichever is applicable. Conversion of hardness values shall be in accordance with ASTM Designation E140. Hollow handles shall have a Rockwell Hardness B scale (HRB) of 85 to 102.
Finish. Hooks and shanks shall have a mirror finish and handles shall have a satin finish.
Passivation. Hooks shall be properly passivated.
Corrosion-resistance. Hooks shall show no evidence of corrosion or plating of copper when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation F1089.
Identification marking and labeling. Hooks shall be legibly marked with the contractor’s name or trademark and the word “stainless”. Foreign manufactured hooks shall bear the name of country of origin.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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