A-A-54375
15 April 1991
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
FORCEPS, DRESSING, 3-1/2 INCH
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-F-36759, which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers a tweezer type dressing forceps suitable for use in first aid and field kits.
Salient characteristics:
General. The dressing forceps shall be suitable for use in the applicable and removal of surgical dressings. The forceps shall be of the tweezer type with the proximal ends of the two members permanently secured. The forceps shall have the necessary spring action and shall have the proper alignment to be used repeatedly with the tips maintaining coincidence.
Material. Material of the forceps shall be Class 4 corrosion-resistant steel in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The forces shall have a Rockwell Hardness C Scale (HRC) of 40 to 48 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 forceps shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 1973 for style, design and dimensions.
Finish. The forceps shall have a mirror, satin, or matte finish. The matte finish shall exhibit a uniform non-directional surface texture equivalent to that produced by lightly blasting the prepared surface with fine abrasives under pressure.
Passivation. The forceps shall be properly passivated.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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