Category Archives: Surgical instruments and materials

BS ISO 10936-2:2001 – Optics and optical instruments. Operation microscopes. Light hazard from operation microscopes used in ocular surgery

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 18 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Optical instruments, Microscopes, Medical equipment, Surgical equipment, Physiological effects (human body), Light hazards, Surgical instruments, Ophthalmic equipment, Radiation hazards
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BS EN ISO 13402:2001, BS 7891:1997 – Surgical and dental hand instruments. Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Dental instruments, Surgical equipment, Dental equipment, Corrosion tests, Corrosion resistance, Thermal testing, Autoclaves, Test equipment, Testing conditions, Stainless steels, Cupric compounds, Sulfates
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BS EN ISO 7153-1:2001, BS 5194-1:1991 – Surgical instruments. Metallic materials. Stainless steel

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Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Surgical instruments, Metals, Medical instruments, Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Dental instruments, Stainless steels, Steels, Corrosion-resistant steels, Martensitic steels, Austenitic steels, Ferritic steels, Chemical composition, Selection, Orthopaedics
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BS EN ISO 11810-2:2007 – Lasers and laser-related equipment. Test method and classification for the laser-resistance of surgical drapes and/or patient-protective covers. Secondary ignition

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 102

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Keywords – Lasers, Medical equipment, Medical technology, Light hazards, Optical instruments, Radiation protection, Disposable, Re-usable, Surgical equipment, Protective barriers, Covers, Ignition, Classification systems
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06/30156305 DC – BS EN 14079-1. Non-active medical devices. Properties for compresses and wound packing products for medical use. Part 1. Test methods and requirements for absorbent cotton gauze and absorbent cotton and viscose gauzes used in the manufacturing of compresses and wound packing products

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 35 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Gauze, Cotton, Viscose, Absorbent materials, Medical equipment, Performance, Performance testing, Absorption
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BS 3531-5.7:1991, ISO 9714-1:1991 – Implants for osteosynthesis. Bone screws and auxiliary equipment. Specification for drill bits, taps and countersink cutters

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Implants (surgical), Orthopaedic equipment, Orthopaedics, Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Drilling bits, Taps (threading), Angles (geometry), Diameter, Thread pitch, Countersinks, Cutting tools
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BS ISO 10936-1:2000 – Optics and optical instruments. Operation microscopes. Requirements and test methods

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Optical instruments, Microscopes, Medical equipment, Surgical equipment, Optical properties of materials, Mechanical testing
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BS EN 60601-2-2:2007 – Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for the safety of high frequency surgical equipment

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 90 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 154

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Keywords – Medical equipment, Electrical medical equipment, Electrical equipment, Electronic equipment and components, Electrical safety, Safety measures, Surgical equipment, High frequencies, Signal devices, Protected electrical equipment, Earthing, Electric current, Leakage currents, Electrical testing
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BS 2982:1992 – Specification for materials and packaging of surgical scalpels with detachable blades

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Scalpels, Surgical knives, Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Blades, Removable, Handles (tools), Hardness, Unalloyed steels, Stainless steels, Steels, Chemical composition, Packaging, Packages, Marking
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06/30153256 DC – BS EN 14079-2. Non-active medical devices. Properties for compresses and wound packing products for medical use. Part 2. Test methods for absorbent cotton gauze and absorbent cotton and viscose gauze

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 14 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Gauze, Cotton, Viscose, Absorbent materials, Medical equipment, Performance, Performance testing, Absorption
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08/30165284 DC – BS ISO 10936-2. Optics and photonics. Operation microscopes. Part 2. Light hazard from operation microscopes used in ocular surgery

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 20

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Keywords – Optical instruments, Microscopes, Medical equipment, Surgical equipment, Physiological effects (human body), Light hazards, Surgical instruments, Ophthalmic equipment, Radiation hazards
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BS EN ISO 11810-1:2005 – Lasers and laser-related equipment. Test method and classification for the laser resistance of surgical drapes and/or patient protective covers. Primary ignition and penetration

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 22 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Lasers, Medical equipment, Medical technology, Light hazards, Optical instruments, Radiation protection, Disposable, Re-usable, Surgical equipment, Protective barriers, Covers, Ignition
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BS 2930:1970 – Specification for surgical spring trusses

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 30 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 114

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Keywords – Trusses (surgical), Supports (orthopaedic), Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Springs, Steels, Thickness, Shape, Screws (bolts), Studs (fasteners), Paddings, Leather, Cotton, Cloth, Thread (textiles), Straps, Cork, Felt, Textile making-up processes, Rivets, Marking
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BS 3271:1970 – Specification for surgical elastic band trusses

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 24 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Trusses (surgical), Supports (orthopaedic), Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Webbing, Elastic fabrics, Steels, Aluminium, Thickness, Eyelets, Rivets, Screws (bolts), Buckles, Paddings, Cotton, Cloth, Thread (textiles), Textile making-up processes, Leather, Elasticity, Width, Dimensions, Assembling, Marking, Woven fabrics
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BS 3348:1961 – Specification for antral trocars and cannulae

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 8 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 30

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Keywords – Trocars, Cannulas, Medical instruments, Surgical instruments, Tubing (medical), Diameter, Shape, Dimensions, Stainless steels, Tensile strength, Size, Medical equipment, Steels, Thermal resistance, Marking
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BS 5194-3:1985 – Surgical instruments. Specification for dissecting forceps

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Forceps, Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Medical equipment, Stainless steels, Design, Hardness, Finishes, Corrosion tests, Immersion tests (corrosion)
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BS 5194-4:1985 – Surgical instruments. Specification for scissors, shears and other jointed cutting instruments

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 10 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Surgical scissors, Scissors, Shears, Bone shears, Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Medical equipment, Design, Hardness, Finishes, Corrosion tests, Immersion tests (corrosion), Performance testing, Cutting, Riveted joints, Screwed joints, Joints
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BS 7507:1995, ISO 10334:1994 – Specification for malleable wires for use as sutures and other surgical applications

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 12 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 40

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Keywords – Implants (surgical), Orthopaedic equipment, Orthopaedics, Wires, Malleable materials, Sutures, Surgical equipment, Medical equipment, Stainless steels, Steels, Diameter, Dimensions, Dimensional tolerances, Mechanical testing, Tensile strength, Elongation, Cobalt alloys, Testing
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BS EN 27740:1992, ISO 7740:1985 – Specification for dimensions of surgical scalpels with detatchable blades

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 14 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Scalpels, Surgical knives, Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Medical equipment, Blades, Removable, Handles (tools), Dimensions, Sterile equipment
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BS EN 12011:1998 – Instrumentation to be used in association with non-active surgical implants. General requirements

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 14 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Medical instruments, Surgical instruments, Implants (surgical), Surgical equipment, Performance, Design, Selection, MATERIALS, Production, Sterilization (hygiene), Inspection, Packaging, Instructions for use, Austenitic steels, Stainless steels, Martensitic steels, Precipitation hardening, Ferritic steels, Chemical composition, Compositional tolerances, Grades (quality)
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BS EN 14079:2003 – Non-active medical devices. Performance requirements and test methods for absorbent cotton gauze and absorbent cotton and viscose gauze

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 20 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 80

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Keywords – Gauze, Cotton, Viscose, Absorbent materials, Medical equipment, Performance, Performance testing, Absorption
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BS EN 60601-2-41:2000, IEC 60601-2-41:2000 – Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for safety. Particular requirements for the safety of surgical luminaires and luminaires for diagnosis. Part 2: Particular requirements for the safety of surgical luminaires and luminaires for diagnosis

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 42 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 130

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Keywords – Medical equipment, Electrical medical equipment, Electrical equipment, Electronic equipment and components, Safety engineering, Electrical safety, Safety measures, Surgical equipment, Clinical investigation instruments, Luminaires, Lighting equipment
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BS 5194-2:1989 – Surgical instruments. Specification for instruments with pivot joints (excluding cutting instruments)

Available as PDF document for immediate download, or as printed publication – yes

Number of pages – 16 pages, A4

Manufacturer – BSI

Price – GBP 64

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Keywords – Surgical instruments, Medical instruments, Medical equipment, Stainless steels, Riveted joints, Steels, Screwed joints, Pivot joints, Joints, Hardness, Serrated, Design, Finishes, Racks (gears), Mechanical testing, Elasticity, Immersion tests (corrosion), Corrosion tests, Testing conditions, Specimen preparation, Packaging, Marking, Surgical needle holders, Forceps
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