ASTM F1638-95(2016)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb-Type)
Standard Terminology for Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb-Type)
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1.1 This terminology defines basic terms and considerations for components of thumb-type surgical forceps. Instruments with this terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel and used for surgical procedures.
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Designation: F1638 − 95 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Terminology for
Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb-Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1638; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope guide pin—a pin affixed to the inside of one of the forceps
halves that aligns with a hole on the other tweezer half
1.1 This terminology defines basic terms and considerations
without protruding through when closed.
for components of thumb-type surgical forceps. Instruments
with this terminology are limited to those fabricated from
guide pin hole—the hole in one forceps half into which the
stainless steel and used for surgical procedures.
guide pin fits without passing through when closed.
2. Referenced Documents
mesh—an alignment of opposing teeth. The teeth may be
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in-line or angled.
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical
Instruments
mouse teeth—distal tip teeth that interdigitate.
F921 Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps
scissoring—lateral misalignment.
3. Terminology
set—the at-rest position of the instrument halves that will
3.1 Definitions:
provide the intended closing relationship of fit and force.
atraumatic—teeth that would interdigitate except for being
spaced apart a predesigned distance so they will not stress,
stop pin—a pin of preset length affixed to the inside of one of
crush, or otherwise traumatize the tissue being grasped.
the tweezer halves and designed to limit teeth contact upon
closure and prevent their damage.
This terminology is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F04 on Medical
and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
teeth—serrations formed on the inside faces of the distal end
F04.33 on Medical/Surgical Instruments.
of the tweezer halves.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2016. Published October 2016. Originally
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approved in 1995. Last previous edition approved in 2008 as F1638 – 95 (2008) .
DOI: 10.1520/F1638-95R16.
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Designation: F1638 − 95 (Reapproved 2008) F1638 − 95 (Reapproved 2016)
Standard Terminology for
Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb-Type)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1638; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in June 2008.
1. Scope
1.1 This terminology defines basic terms and considerations for components of thumb-type surgical forceps. Instruments with
this terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel and used for surgical procedures.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
F921 Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
atraumaticatraumatic——teeth that would interdigitate except for being spaced apart a predesigned distance so they will not
stress, crush, or otherwise traumatize the tissue being grasped.
guide pin—a pin affixed to the inside of one of the forceps halves that aligns with a hole on the other tweezer half without
protruding through when closed.
guide pin hole—the hole in one forceps half into which the guide pin fits without passing through when closed.
mesh—an alignment of opposing teeth. The teeth may be in-line or angled.
mouse teeth—distal tip teeth that interdigitate.
scissoring—lateral misalignment.
set—the at-rest position of the instrument halves that will provide the intended closing relationship of fit and force.
stop pin—a pin of preset length affixed to the inside of one of the tweezer halves and designed to limit teeth contact upon closure
and prevent their damage.
teeth—serrations formed on the inside faces of the distal end of the tweezer halves.
tissue forceps—a device formed in two generally symmetrical halves with their proximal ends secured together and set so that
their distal ends will stay separated unless pressed together.
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM C
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