BS 5194-2:1989
Withdrawn
Surgical instruments Specification for instruments with pivot joints (excluding cutting instruments)
Hardcopy , PDF
English
02-28-1990
05-22-2026
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/-
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 5194-2(1985) & 89/50333 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
Withdrawn:This standard is no longer used
| Standards | Relationship |
| ISO 7151:1988 | Similar to |
| BS 5194-3:1985 | Surgical instruments Specification for dissecting forceps |
| BS 5194-4:1985 | Surgical instruments Specification for scissors, shears and other jointed cutting instruments |
| BS 360(1929) : LATEST | 99 PER CENT ALUMINIUM NOTCHED BARS AND INGOTS (FOR REMELTING PURPOSES) |
| BS 3643-1:1981 | ISO metric screw threads Principles and basic data |
| BS 891-1:1962 | Method for Rockwell hardness test Testing of metals |
| BS 5724-2.2(1983) : 1983 | MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY - SPECIFICATION FOR HIGH FREQUENCY SURGICAL EQUIPMENT |
| BS 5194-1:1985 | Surgical instruments Specification for stainless steels |
| BS 427-1:1961 | Method for Vickers hardness test Testing of metals |