ASTM F116-00(2009)
Historical Standard: ASTM F116-00(2009) Standard Specification for Medical Screwdriver Bits
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F116
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the acceptable dimensions and tolerances for bits of screwdrivers to insert and remove metal screws used as surgical implants.
1.2 This specification is based, in part, upon ISO 8319 1 and ISO 8319 2.
1.3 The screwdrivers with the bits described in this specification are suitable for use with screws described in Specification F 543 , ISO 5835, and ISO 9268.
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 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
E18 Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials
F90 Specification for Wrought Cobalt-20Chromium-15Tungsten-10Nickel Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R30605)
F543 Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws
F565 Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
F1744 Guide for Care and Handling of Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments
ISO Standards
ISO10664 Hexalobular Internal Driving Feature for Bolts and ScrewsKeywords
bone screw; orthopaedic medical devices; screwdriver; surgical instruments;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials)
DOI: 10.1520/F0116-00R09
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