A-A-54415
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SNARE, TONSIL, TYDING
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description as a replacement for Military Specification MIL-S-37035 which is cancelled.
This Commercial Item Description covers a tonsil snare of the Tyding design suitable for use in tonsillectomy procedures.
Salient characteristics:
Material. The components of the tonsil snare shall be fabricated from class 3 type 302, 303, or 304 material or class 4 type 420 or type 420F material in accordance with ASTM F899.
Hardness. The Rockwell Hardness for class 3 material shall be B75 minimum and the Rockwell Hardness for class 4 material shall be C40 to C45 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 tonsil snare shall be in accordance with Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) Drawing No. 1905 for style, design and dimensions.
Operation of Snare. The tonsil snare shall not stick or bind during use under normal operation conditions.
Passivation. The tonsil snare shall be properly passivated.
Finish. Finish of all snare components shall be bright. All surfaces and edges shall be uniform, free from burrs, sharp edges, crevices, grind marks, rough areas, cracks and scales.
Corrosion resistance. The tonsil snare shall show no evidence of corrosion when tested in accordance with ASTM F1089.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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