ASTM F899 : 07

Standard Specification for Wrought Stainless Steels for Surgical Instruments

Standard Details

1.1 This specification covers the chemistry requirements for wrought stainless steels used for the manufacture of surgical instruments. The data contained in of this specification, including typical hardness values, common heat treating cycles, and examples of selected stainless steels that have been used for surgical instruments, is provided for reference only. Mechanical property requirements, heat treating requirements, hardness requirements and all other requirements except chemistry are governed by the appropriate material StandardDetails as referenced below or as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.