ASTM F1089-87(1994)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM F1089-87(1994)e1 Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Surgical Instruments
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ASTM F1089
1. Scope
1.1 This test method covers general test procedures and evaluation criteria for the corrosion resistance of surgical instruments fabricated from stainless steel and intended for reuse in surgery.
1.2 Austenitic (Class 3), martensitic (Class 4), and precipitation hardening (Class 5) materials are to use the boil test and the copper sulfate test.
1.3 Ferritic (Class 6) materials are to use the copper sulfate tests.
1.4 The copper sulfate test is used in austenitic materials to detect chromium depletion at the grain boundaries caused by improper heat treatment or improper cold working.
1.5 For martensitic steels, the copper sulfate test is used to detect improper heat treatment.
1.6 The boil test is applicable to martensitic, austenitic, and precipitation hardened materials to detect surface imperfections.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
A967 Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
Keywords
boil test; copper sulfate corrosion test; corrosion-surgical implants; immersion; Boil test; Copper sulfate corrosion test; Corrosion--surgical implants; Immersion; Surgical instruments;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials)
DOI: 10.1520/F1089-87R94E01
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