1.1 This terminology defines basic terms and considerations for the components of scissors with either inserted or noninserted blades (see Fig. 1). Instruments in this terminology are limited to those fabricated having scissor blades made from stainless steel and used for surgical procedures.
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.
ASTM F1078-10(2018) Referenced Document
ASTM F1079 Standard Specification for Inserted and Noninserted Surgical Scissors*, 2022-02-01 Update
ASTM F899 Standard Specification for Stainless Steel for Surgical Instruments
ISO 7741 Instruments for surgery; Scissors and shears; General requirements and test methods
ASTM F1078-10(2018) history
2018ASTM F1078-10(2018) Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors—Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
2011ASTM F1078-10(2011) Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors—Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
2010ASTM F1078-10 Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissorsx2014;Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
1987ASTM F1078-87(2008)e1 Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissorsx2014;Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
2008ASTM F1078-87(2008) Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors—Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
1987ASTM F1078-87(2002) Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors8212;Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades
1998ASTM F1078-87(1998) Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors-Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades