1.1 This specification covers the chemistry requirements for wrought stainless steels used for the manufacture of surgical instruments. The data contained in Tables 1-4 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 treat-ing requirements, hardness requirements, and all other require-ments except chemistry are govemed by the appropriate material standards a referenced below or as agreed upon between the purchaser and supplier.
