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ASTM F1638 - 95(2008)e1


ASTM F1638 - 95(2008)e1 Standard Terminology for Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb-Type)


Active Standard ASTM F1638 Developed by Subcommittee: F04.33 |Book of Standards Volume: 13.01

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ASTM F1638

1. Scope

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

ASTM Standards
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
F921 Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps

Index Terms

Forceps; Surgical tissue applications; Terminology--medical/surgical systems/applications; Thumb-type forceps; ICS Number Code 01.040.11 (Health care technology (Vocabularies))

DOI: 10.1520/F1638-95R08E01

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