ASTM F 1744 : 1996 : R2024
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard Guide for Care and Handling of Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments
English
01-10-2024
| Committee |
F 04
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| DocumentType |
Guide
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| Pages |
6
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
1.1This guide is intended to provide a better understanding of the care of stainless steel surgical instruments intended for reuse. This guide is not intended for use with electrical, pneumatic, or other powered surgical instruments.
1.2This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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