1.1 This terminology defines basic terms and considerations for components of thumb-type surgical forceps. Instruments with this terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel and used for surgical procedures.

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

F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments

F921 Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps

Keywords

Forceps; Surgical tissue applications; Terminology--medical/surgical systems/applications; Thumb-type forceps;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 01.040.11 (Health care technology (Vocabularies))

Citing ASTM Standards

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