ASTM F1350-01
(Specification)Standard Specification for Wrought 18 Chromium-14 Nickel-2.5 Molybdenum Stainless Steel Surgical Fixation Wire (UNS S31673)
Standard Specification for Wrought 18 Chromium-14 Nickel-2.5 Molybdenum Stainless Steel Surgical Fixation Wire (UNS S31673)
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1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the manufacture of stainless steel surgical fixation wire.
1.2 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as standard. The inch-pound equivalents may be approximate.
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Designation: F 1350 – 01
Standard Specification for
Wrought 18 Chromium-14 Nickel-2.5 Molybdenum Stainless
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Steel Surgical Fixation Wire (UNS S31673)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1350; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope corrosion susceptibility test in accordance with Practices
A 262, Practice E as specified in Specification F 138. Conform-
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the manu-
ance shall be stated on material certification.
facture of stainless steel surgical fixation wire.
3.4 Surgical fixation wire shall be furnished in the bright
1.2 The values stated in metric units are to be regarded as
annealed condition and finish.
standard. The inch-pound equivalents may be approximate.
4. Mechanical Properties
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 Surgical fixation wire shall conform to the appropriate
2.1 ASTM Standards:
mechanical properties specified in Table 1.
A 262 Practices for Detecting Susceptibility to Intergranu-
2 4.2 Mechanical testing shall be performed in accordance
lar Attack in Austenitic Stainless Steels
with Test Methods A 370 using a 254-mm (10-in.) gage length
A 370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing
2 and crosshead speed of 254 mm/min (10 in./min).
of Steel Products
4.3 The wire shall meet the requirements of USP for
A 555 Specification for General Requirements for Stainless
2 Nonabsorbable Surgical Sutures, (latest revision) when tested
Steel Wire and Wire Rods
in accordance with 4.2.
E 45 Test Methods for Determining the Inclusion Content
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of Steel
5. Dimensional Requirements
F 86 Practice for Surface Preparation and Marking of Me-
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5.1 Surgical fixation wire shall be fabricated in accordance
tallic Surgical Implants
with the dimensions and tolerances specified in Table 1.
F 138 Specification for Wrought 18 Chromium-14 Nickel-
2.5 Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical
6. Surface Condition and Handling
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Implants (UNS S31673)
6.1 The surface of surgical fixation wire conforming to this
2.2 USP Standard:
5 specification shall be free of imperfections such as toolmarks,
Nonabsorbable Surgical Suture, U.S. Pharmacopeia
nicks, scratches, cracks, cavities, spurs, and other defects that
3. Materials and Manufacture would impair the serviceability of the wire. The surface shall
be free of embedded or deposited finishing materials and other
3.1 Surgical fixation wire shall conform to the specified
undesirable contaminants.
chemical composition of Specification F 138 material. Con-
6.2 The wire may be subjected to a passivation process if
formance with this specification shall be so identified by
requested by the customer. Such passivation process shall be
suitable packaging or labeling, or both.
performed in accordance with Practice F 86.
3.2 The microcleanliness of the steel as determined by Test
6.3 Surgical fixation wire shall be handled with care and
Methods E 45, Method A shall conform to Specification F 138.
packaged adequately to prevent damage and contamination of
Microcleanliness conformance shall be stated on the material
the surface.
certification.
3.3 The steel shall be capable of passing the intergranular
7. General Requirements
7.1 In addition to the requirements of this specification, all
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requirements of the current editions of Specifications A 555
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F04 on
Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of
and F 138 shall apply.
Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials.
7.2 In cases of conflict between this specification and those
Current edition approved May 10, 2001. Published May 2001. Originally
listed in 2.1, this specification shall take precedence.
published as F 1350 – 91. Last previous edition F 1350 – 96 (2000).
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
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8. Keywords
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 03.01.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 13.01.
8.1 fixation; mechanical properties; stainless steel; surgical
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Available from U.S. Pharmacopeia, 12601 Twinbrook Pkwy., Rockville, MD
implant; suture; tolerances; wire
20852.
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F 1350
TABLE 1 Mechanical and Dimensional Requirements for Stainless Steel Surgical Fixation Wire
Diameter Tensile Strength Elong.
A
Range of Sizes Diameter, mm (in.) USP Size
BC D E
Tolerance max, MPa (ksi) min %
0.010 to under 0.020 (0.0004 to 0.0008) . 0.0015 (0.000 06) 1380 (200) 15
0.020 to under 0.030 (0.0008 to 0.0012) 10–0 0.
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