Abstract
This specification provides requirements for material, dimensions and tolerances, finish and marking, and care and handling for reamers intended to cut a cylindrical path along the medullary canal of diaphyseal bone. Intramedullary reamers are commonly used to prepare the medullary canal for the insertion of intramedullary fixation devices (IMFD). As such, the relationship between the intramedullary reamer diameter and the IMFD's diameter are considered. In general, intramedullary reamers consist of two types: one-piece reamer—a design where the reamer shaft and cutting head are permanently attached to each other; and Modular Reamer—a design where the reamer shaft and cutting head are two separate components, fixed to each other temporarily at the time of use via a geometric connection, for example, dovetail joint.
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1. Scope
1.1 This specification provides requirements for material, dimensions and tolerances, finish and marking, and care and handling for reamers intended to cut a cylindrical path along the medullary canal of diaphyseal bone.
1.2 Intramedullary reamers are commonly used to prepare the medullary canal for the insertion of intramedullary fixation devices (IMFD). As such, the relationship between the intramedullary reamer diameter and the IMFD's diameter are considered.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A564/A564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A705/A705M Specification for Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Forgings
F86 Practice for Surface Preparation and Marking of Metallic Surgical Implants
F565 Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
F983 Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Implant Components
F1264 Specification and Test Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices
Index Terms
intramedullary fixation device; orthopaedic medical device; reamer; surgical instruments; Bone implant materials/applications--specifications; Diaphyseal bone; Intramedullary fixation devices (IMFDs); Orthopaedic medical devices--specifications; Orthopaedic medical devices (bone)--specifications; Reamed diaphyseal bone; Sizing; Surgical instruments--specifications; Terminology--medical/surgical systems/applications ;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials)
DOI: 10.1520/F1611-00R09
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