A-A-54355
12 April 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SPATULA, EYE (Castroviejo)
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description
This commercial item description covers a double ended Castroviejo design eye spatula suitable for use during cyclodialysis procedures.
Salient characteristics:
General. Eye spatula shall be double ended and of its Castroviejo design with corrugations on the handle to prevent slippage of the surgeon’s hand.
Material. Materials of the eye spatulas shall be Class 4 corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Style, design and dimensions. Eye spatula shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 23439 for style, design and dimensions.
Hardness. Eye spatulas 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.
Finish. Eye spatulas shall be properly passivated.
Corrosion resistance. The eye spatulas shall show no evidence of corrosion or plating of copper when tested in accordance with ASTM F1089.
Identification marking and labeling. Eye spatulas shall be legibly marked with the contractor’s name or registered trademark and the word “stainless”. Foreign manufactured eye spatulas shall bear the name of the country of origin.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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