ASTM F921-10(2018)

Standard Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps

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1.1 This terminology covers basic terms and considerations for the components of hemostatic forceps. Instruments in this terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel and for general surgical procedures. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
FIG. 1 Components of a Hemostatic Forceps
FIG. 2 Typical Types of Serrations and Teeth for Hemostatic Forceps  
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2018
• ICS: 01.040.11 - Health care technology (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 11.040.30 - Surgical instruments and materials
• Technical Committee: F04 - Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices
• Drafting Committee: F04.33 - Medical/Surgical Instruments

Relations

• Refers: ASTM F899-19 - Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2019
• Refers: ASTM F899-20 - Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2020
• Referred By: ASTM F1613-95(2023) - Standard Specification for Surgical Tissue/Dressing/Pick-Up Forceps (Thumb Type)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Referred By: ASTM F1026-86(2022) - Standard Specification for General Workmanship and Performance Measurements of Hemostatic Forceps
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Referred By: ASTM F1744-96(2016) - Standard Guide for Care and Handling of Stainless Steel Surgical Instruments
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018
• Referred By: ASTM F1325-91(2023) - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Suture Needle Holders—General Workmanship Requirements and Corresponding Test Methods
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F921 − 10 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Hemostatic Forceps
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF921;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope finger rings—the feature of both the female and the male
members that forms the gripping surface for the surgeon
1.1 This terminology covers basic terms and considerations
(commonly classified as the ring-handled feature in ISO
for the components of hemostatic forceps. Instruments in this
7151).
terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel
and for general surgical procedures. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
hemostatic forceps—an instrument, available in various sizes
and configurations, used in surgical procedures for the
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
compression of blood vessels and the grasping of tissue.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
jaws—parts that contain serrations to interrupt the flow of
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
blood through any vessel.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
male member—the component that is inserted through the
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
femalememberandsecuredtothefemalememberatthebox
lock junction.
2. Referenced Documents
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proximal end—that portion of the instrument that is closest to
2.1 ASTM Standards:
F899 Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical the surgeon when in use.
Instruments
ratchets—the portion of both the female and male members at
2.2 ISO Standard:
the proximal end possessing inclined teeth and that form the
ISO 7151 Instruments for Surgery—Hemostatic Forceps—
locking mechanism.
3
General Requirements
serrations or teeth—the gripping or clamping surfaces of the
jaws or ratchets.
3. Terminology
shank—the part of either the female or the male member that
Definitions of Hemostatic Forceps
yields configuration, length, and leverage.
box lock—thejunctionwherethefemalememberandthemale
Definitions of Physical Properties of Hemostatic Forceps
member are secured, forming the pivoting feature.
chamfer—the broken edge of the jaw serrations and the
distal end—the working end, comprised of two jaws, that is
external edges of the box lock surfaces.
furthest from the surgeon when in use.
corrosion—the formation of rust.
female member—the component that accommodates and
encloses the male member at the box lock junction.
elasticity—the capacity of the instrument to undergo induced
stress without permanent distortion or breakage of any
component.
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ThisterminologyisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF04onMedical
finish, n—final surface visual appearance classified as follows:
and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
bright or mirror finish, n—highly reflective surface.
F04.33 on Medical/Surgical Instruments.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally
satin, matte, or black finish, n—reduced reflective surface
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F921 – 10(2011). DOI:
(as compared to bright
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