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BS 5194-2:1989

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Surgical instruments Specification for instruments with pivot joints (excluding cutting instruments)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

28-02-1990

Withdrawn date

22-05-2026

£166.00
Excluding VAT
Summarise this standard

Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Materials
3. Hardness and heat treatment
4. Corrosion resistance
5. Design and workmanship
6. Surface condition
7. Packaging
8. Marking
Appendices
A. Method of test for elasticity of artery forceps
    and needle holders
B. Method of test for corrosion resistance using
    copper sulphate solution
C. Method of test for corrosion resistance using
    boiling water
D. Guidance on racks
E. Guidance on screw joints
F. Guidance on box joints
G. Guidance on jaws
H. Method of test for function of needle holders
Tables
1. Materials of construction
2. Test wires for artery forceps
3. Test wires for needle holders
Figures
1. Example of racks for box jointed instruments
2. Examples of racks for screw jointed instruments
3. Examples of screw joints
4. Example of box joint
5. Examples of jaw serrations

Instruments made of stainless steel, e.g. artery forceps, needle holders, mouth gags.

Committee
W/-
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5194-2(1985) & 89/50333 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

Withdrawn:This standard is no longer used

Standards Relationship
ISO 7151:1988 Similar to

⚠

This standard has been withdrawn and is no longer current. No replacement edition is available.

£166.00
Excluding VAT