IS 3642 : Part 1 : 1990 Surgical instruments - Part 1: Non-cutting articulated instruments

1 Scope

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements for a general rangeof non-cutting, articulated instruments used in surgery.

1.1.1 The general range of instruments shall cover arteryforceps, dissecting forceps, tissue forceps, needle holders, clampsand other instruments of similar design. It shall, however, notinclude special purpose, non-cutting articulated instruments suchas midwifery forceps, nasal forceps, peritonsillar forceps, eyeneedle holders barraquers pattern, etc.

2 References

IS 1501 : Part 1 :1984 Method for Vickers hardness test formetallicmaterials: Part 1 HV 5 to HV 100

IS 4218:ISO metric screw threads

IS 4905 :1968Methods for random sampling

IS 6528 :1972Stainless steel wire

IS 6603 :1972Stainless steel bars and flats

IS 6911 :1972Stainless steel plate, sheet and strip

IS 7531 :1991Method of testing for corrosion resistance ofstainless steel surgical instruments