A-A-54240
30 August 1990
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS, TISSUE, ALLIS, STRAIGHT, 6 Inch
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-F-36796 which is cancelled.
This commercial item description covers a grasping type forceps of the Allis design suitable for use in general surgical procedures.
Salient characteristics:
General. The instrument shall be a tissue forceps, 6 inches long. The boxlock and ratchet definition shall be as defined in ASTM F921, and the performance of the boxlock and ratchet shall be in accordance with ASTM Designation F1026.
Material. Material of the forceps shall be Class 4 corrosion resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The forceps shall have a Rockwell Hardness C scale (HRC) of 40 to 47 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.
Style, design and dimensions. The forceps shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 2008 for style, design and dimensions.
Finish. The forceps shall have a mirror or satin finish, as defined in the ASTM specification F921.
Passivation. The forceps shall be properly passivated.
Corrosion resistance. The forceps shall show no evidence of corrosion or plating of copper when tested in accordance with ASTM Designation F1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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