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BS 5194-2:1989

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

02-28-1990

Withdrawn date

05-22-2026

US$244.16
Excluding Tax where applicable

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Withdrawn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Withdrawn:This standard is no longer used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

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

US$244.16
Excluding Tax where applicable