EN 27740:1992

Instruments for surgery, scalpels with detachable blades, fitting dimensions (ISO 7740:1985) EN 27740:1992

Publication date:   May 14, 2000

General information

90.93 Standard confirmed   Sep 7, 2007

CEN

CEN/TC 205 Non-active medical devices

European Norm

11.040.30   Surgical instruments and materials

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Scope

Lays down the dimensions of two sizes of fitting features for detacheable scalpel blades and the handles with which they are used. It secures a good fitting and interchangeability of detachable blades for scalpels manufactured in different countries or by different manufacturers. The transitional period for a gradual adaption of the fitting dimensions specified in this standard should end with the year 1990.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

93/42/EEC

Medical devices

Harmonized/Supporting

Life cycle

NOW

PUBLISHED
EN 27740:1992
90.93 Standard confirmed
Sep 7, 2007

CORRIGENDA / AMENDMENTS

PUBLISHED
EN 27740:1992/A1:1997

PUBLISHED
EN 27740:1992/AC:1996

Relations

Adopted from ISO 7740:1985 IDENTICAL