ASTM F2527 : 05

Standard Specification for Wrought Seamless and Welded and Drawn Cobalt Alloy Small Diameter Tubing for Surgical Implants (UNS R30003, UNS R30008, UNS R30035, UNS R30605, and UNS R31537)

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for wrought seamless and welded and drawn cobalt alloy small diameter tubing used for the manufacture of surgical implants. Material shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specifications F 90, F 562, F 688, F 1058 or F 1537, Alloy 1. This specification addresses those product variables that differentiate small diameter medical tubing from the bar, wire, sheet and strip product forms covered in these specifications.

1.2 This specification applies to straight length tubing with 0.250 in. (6.3 mm) and smaller nominal outside diameter (OD) and 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) and thinner nominal wall thickness.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

General Information

Status : Historical

Standard Type: Main

Document No: ASTM F2527 : 05

Document Year: 2005

Pages: 5

Section Volume:
13.02 Volume 13.02 Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices (II): F2502-Latest; Emergency Medical Services; Search and Rescue; Anesthetic and Respiratory Equipment