A-A-54329
12 April 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
RETRACTOR, ANTRAL (Druck-Levine)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
This commercial item description covers a Druck-Levine antral retractor suitable for use during head and neck surgery.
Salient characteristics:
General. The retractor shall be a self retaining antral retractor of the Druck-Levine design consisting of two components. There shall be a dull three prong rake retractor placed at a right angle to each arm at the distal end. Arms shall be attached to the body of the retractor by a hinge mechanism to aid in proper placement of the retractor. There shall be a double ring ratchet handle. A sliding center blade shall be attached at the handle junction and have pivoting and have pivoting mechanism. The center blade shall pivot and have a large downward curved lip at the distal end and a single ring handle at the proximal end.
Material. The material of the retractor shall be Class 4 corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM Designation F899.
Hardness. The retractor shall have a Rockwell Hardness C Scale (HRC) of 40 to 47 when tested in accordance with ASTM E18 or E92, whichever is applicable. Conversion of hardness values shall be in accordance with ASTM E140.
Style, design and dimensions. The retractor shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 22244 for style, design and dimensions.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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