BS 5194-4:1985

This standard BS 5194-4:1985 Surgical instruments is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.040.30 Surgical instruments and materials

This Part of BS 5194 specifies requirements for stainless steel scissors, shears and other jointed cutting instruments, such as bone-nibbling forceps (bone rongeurs), used in surgery. Requirements for the cutting ability of scissors and shears are included.

NOTE 1 A test for the cutting ability of jointed cutting instruments other than scissors and shears is under consideration.

NOTE 2 The titles of the publications referred to in this Part of BS 5194 are listed on the inside back cover.

Made of stainless steel. Includes scissors, shears and rongeurs.