ISO 7153-1:1991

Surgical instruments — Metallic materials — Part 1: Stainless steel

This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 7153-1:1983): it has been extended to include dental instruments. Contains a survey and a selection of stainless steels available for use in the manufacture of surgical, dental and specific instruments for orthopaedic surgery. It takes into account steel grades and chemical compositions.