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65 -- Basic Reusable Surgical Instruments - Attachment
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2016
- Notice Type
- Attachment
- NAICS
- 339112
— Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs;Strategic Acquisition Center;10300 Spotsylvania Ave;Fredericksburg VA 22408
- ZIP Code
- 22408
- Solicitation Number
- VA11916Q0033
- Response Due
- 9/8/2016
- Archive Date
- 9/23/2016
- Point of Contact
- Maurice O Spencer
- E-Mail Address
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9-6064<br
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
- Description
- SUBJECT: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking every effort to ensure full compliance with Public Law 8127, commonly referred to as the Veteran's First Contracting Program. In order to meet the requirements of the Veteran's First Contracting Program, the Strategic Acquisition Center is seeking available SDVOSB or VOSB vendors who may be able to meet the attached government requirements for Basic Reusable Surgical Instruments which were initially solicited via GSA eBUY (solicitation VA119-16-Q-0033) as a small business set-aside. Request that any SDVOSB or VOSB that are qualified and available to meet the government's requirements to express their interest by providing the following information to Mr. Maurice Spencer, SAC Contracting Specialist, at Maurice.spencer@va.gov. Responses are due by 12:00 noon EST September 8, 2016. Business Name: Business Size and Socio-economic Status: DUNS number: GSA/VA FSS Number (if applicable): Capability to provide the required supplies: Validation of VIP registration: Procurement Objective: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veteran Health Administration (VHA), has a need for Reusable Basic Surgical Instruments. Physicians use reusable Basic Surgical Instruments consisting of clip appliers, clamps, forceps, groove directors, needle holders, probes, retractors, scissors, suction tips and surgical blade handles during surgery. Reusable Basic Surgical Instruments are specially designed surgical grade tools or devices for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or procedure. All items must be FDA approved. Tables 1, 2, and 3 are provided. PARTIAL BIDS ARE ACCEPTABLE!!!!!! (UPDATED 8/30/2016) Table 1: Industry Codes NumberDescription North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code339112Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing Product Service Codes (PSCs)6515Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies Federal Supply Codes (FSC)6515Medical and Surgical Instruments, Equipment and Supplies Minimum Technical Requirements Basic Surgical Instruments Intended Use: Basic Surgical Instruments are specially designed surgical grade tools or devices for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or procedure. Estimated Volume of items: (UPDATED 8/30/2016) Table 2 ITEM DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED VOLUME OF PURCHASES ANNUALLY Clamps5,780 Forceps7405 Grooved Directors60 Probe Malleable2,670 Surgical Blade Handles5,105 Needle Holders15,665 Retractors640 Scissors 13,920 Suction685 Basic, Reusable Surgical Instruments Product List: clip appliers, clamps, forceps, groove directors, needle holders, probes, retractors, scissors, suction tips and surgical blade handles. Table 3 Contract Line Item (CLIN)Item DescriptionMinimum Technical RequirementsMethod of Evaluation Clip Appliers: Used for holding or binding tissue together during surgery. Also used for control and precise placement of clips to occlude a vessel during surgery. Sizes must be color coded for visual acuity. Small - Curved - 6" Small - Curved - 8" Small - Curved - 11" Small - Angle - 6" Small - Angle - 8" Medium - Curved - 6" Medium - Curved - 8" Medium - Curved - 14" Medium - Angled - 8" Medium - Angled - 11" Medium - Right angle - 11" Medium/Large - curved - 8" Medium/Large - curved - 11" Medium/Large - curved - 14" Medium/Large - angled - 11" Medium/Large - Right- Angled - 11" Large - curved - 8" Large - curved - 11" Large - curved - 14" Large - angled - 8" Large - angled - 11" Large - angled - 14" Large - Right - Angled - 11" 0001Clip Appliers: MTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant.Literature Review MTR # 2 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 3 - Must meet ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 6 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 7 - Handles must be color coded to coordinate with the disposable clips utilized.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 8 - Require tip to tip closure to eliminate mismatch scissoring.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - Require tip first closure to permit repositioning.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 11 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 12 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79 Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 15 -Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 17 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 18 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Clamps: Instruments with serrated jaws, ringed handles and locking ratchet handles, for gripping, holding, joining, supporting or compressing organ, vessels or tissue. Clamps are generally used for hemostasis and clamping tissue. Allis: Allis with serrated edges 5" with 4x5 teeth Allis with serrated edges 6" with 4x5 teeth Allis with serrated edges 7 ½ with 4x5 teeth Allis with serrated edges 6" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 7 ½" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 9" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 10" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 12" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 14" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 16" with 5x6 teeth Allis with serrated edges 18" with 5x6 teeth Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 5 ½" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 6 ¼" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 8 ¼" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 9 ½" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 12" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 14" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 16" Babcock: Jaws with atraumatic parallel serrations - 18" Bozeman Dressing: S-Shape 10 ¼ " Straight 10 ¼" Carmalt: Jaws with longitudinal serrations, cross-serrated tips Carmalt: Straight 6 ½" Carmalt: Straight 8" Carmalt: Straight 9" Carmalt: Curved 6 ½" Carmalt: Curved 8" Carmalt: Curved 9" Carmalt: Curved 12" Carmalt: Curved 12 ¼" Crile: transversely grooved jaws entire length Crile: Straight 5 ½" Crile: Straight 6 ¼" Crile: Curved 5 ½" Crile: Curved 6 ¼" Glassman non-crushing Gastro-Intestinal: Glassman Straight - 9" Glassman Straight - 10" Glassman Straight - 11" Glassman Straight - 13" Glassman Angled - 45 ° 9 ½" Glassman Angled - 45 ° 10" Glassman Angled - 45 ° 11" Glassman Angled - 45 ° 13" Glassman Angled - 90 ° 9 ½" Glassman Angled - 90 ° 10" Halsted Mosquito - Standard pattern jaws Halsted Mosquito - Straight 3 ½" Halsted Mosquito - Straight 5" Halsted Curved - 3 ½" Halsted Curved - 5" Kelly: transverse interdigitating striations present only on the tips Kelly: Straight 5 ½" Kelly: Curved 5 ½' Kocher: longitudinal serrations, 1 x 2 teeth Kocher: Straight - 5 ½" Kocher: Straight - 6 ¼" Kocher: Straight - 8" Kocher: Curved - 5 5/8" Kocher: Curved - 10 ¼" Lahey: 6" with 3 x3 teeth Pean - Rochester: Pean - Rochester: Straight - 5 ½" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 6 ¼" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 7 ¼" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 8" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 9 ½" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 12" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 14" Pean - Rochester: Straight - 16" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 5 ½' Pean - Rochester: Curved - 6 ¼" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 7 ¼" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 8" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 9 ½" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 12" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 14" Pean - Rochester: Curved - 16" Mixter: 90 ° 5 ½" Mixter: 90 ° 6 ¼" Mixter: 90 ° 7" Mixter: 90 ° 8" Mixter: 90 ° 10" Mixter: 90 ° 12" Mixter: 90 ° 14" Mixter: 90 ° 16" Mixter: 90 ° 18" Kantrowitz: 90 ° 6 ¼" Kantrowitz: 90 ° 7 ½" Kantrowitz: 90 ° 9 ½" Kantrowitz: 90 ° 10 ½" Rumel: 90 ° 9" Foerster Sponge: Foerster Sponge: Straight 7" Foerster Sponge: Straight 9 ¾" Foerster Sponge: Straight 12" Foerster Sponge: Straight 14" Foerster Sponge: Straight 16" Foerster Sponge: Straight 18" Foerster Sponge: Curved 7" Foerster Sponge: Curved 9 ½" Foerster Sponge: Curved 12" Schnidt Tonsil: Curved 7 ½" Schnidt Tonsil: Curved 14" Towel Clamp Edna (non-perforating): 3 ½" Towel Clamp Edna (non-perforating): 4" Towel Clamp Edna (non-perforating): 5 ½" Towel clamp Backhaus (perforating): 3 ½" Towel clamp Backhaus (perforating): 5 ¼" 0002ClampsMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant.Literature Review MTR# 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard (International Organization for Standardization) ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel. Literature Review MTR # 9 - Clamping surfaces must approximate precisely.Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Clamps with ratchets must be properly aligned. Physical Inspection MTR # 11- Clamps with ratchets must disengage without restriction.Physical Inspection MTR # 12- Clamps with ratchets must secure engagement at every position.Physical Inspection MTR # 13 - Clamps must have atraumatic tips per intended design. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 14 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 15 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79 Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 18 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 20 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements for reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 21 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Forceps: Designed to hold and easily release tissue and/or dressings, it has spring action. Available in bayonet, curved, straight, serrated and non-serrated styles. Available with various jaws, grips, serrations, teeth sizes and configurations. Adson - 4 ¾" Serrated Adson - 6" Serrated Adson - 4 ¾" with 1x2 teeth Adson - 6" with 1x2 teeth Adson-Brown - 4 ¾" Bonney - 7" with 1x2 teeth Bonney - 10" with 1x2 teeth Bonney - 7 1/8" with 2x3 teeth Bonney - 12" with 2x3 teeth Cushing- Bayonet -serrated 7 ½" Cushing- Bayonet -serrated 7 ¾" Cushing- Bayonet -7 1/4" with 1x2 teeth Cushing Straight - 7 1/4 " Cushing Straight - 7 ½" Cushing Straight - 7 ¾" with 2x3 teeth Cushing Straight - serrated 7 1/4" Cushing Straight - serrated 7 ½" Cushing Straight - serrated 7 ¾" De Bakey 6" - with jaw width 1.0mm to 3.5mm De Bakey 7 ¾" - with jaw width 1.0mm to 3.5mm De Bakey 9 ½" - with jaw width 1.0mm to 3.5mm De Bakey 12" - with jaw width 1.0mm to 3.5mm Ferris-Smith - straight- 6 ¾"-with 1x2 teeth Ferris-Smith - straight- 7" with 2x3 teeth Gerald-curved -7" Gerald-straight - serrated 7" Gerald-straight - serrated 9" Gerald-straight - serrated 10" Gerald-straight - serrated 14" Gerald-with 1x2 teeth - 7" Gerald-with 1x2 teeth - 9" Gerald-with 1x2 teeth - 10" Gerald-with 1x2 teeth - 14" Gerald-Bayonet -serrated - 7 ½" Gerald-Bayonet - 7 ½" with 1x2 teeth Gerald-DeBakey - 7" Gerald-DeBakey - 8" Potts-Smith -14" Serrated Potts-Smith -7 1/8" with 1x2 teeth Potts-Smith -8" with 1x2 teeth Potts-Smith -10" with 1x2 teeth Potts-Smith -12" with 1x2 teeth Potts-Smith -14" with 1x2 teeth Russian - 6" Russian - 8" Russian - 10" Russian - 12" Russian - 14" Tissue - Tissue - 4 1/2"" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 5" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 5 ½" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 6" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 7" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 8" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 6 ¼" 1x2 teeth TC Tissue - 5" 1x2 teeth narrow Tissue - 5 ½" 1x2 teeth narrow Tissue - 6" 1x2 teeth narrow Tissue - 7" 1x2 teeth narrow Tissue - 8" 1x2 teeth narrow Tissue - 5" 2x3 teeth Tissue - 5 ½" 2x3 teeth Tissue - 6 ¼" 2x3 teeth Tissue - 6 1/4" 3x4 teeth Tissue - 10" 1x2 teeth Tissue - 10" 2x3 teeth Tissue - 4 1/2" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 5" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 5 1/2" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 6" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 7" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 8" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 10" fluted handle 1x2 teeth Tissue - 12" 1x2 teeth Dressing- (Singley) 6" Dressing- (Singley) 10" 0003ForcepsMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant.Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - Forceps must have spring release action.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Clamping surfaces must approximate precisely. Physical Inspection MTR # 11 - Forceps must have a non-slip grip.Physical Inspection MTR # 12 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 13 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 15 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 18 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Groove Director: a grooved metal probe used to direct another surgical instrument to a particular site which is out of view. Grooved Directors with Tongue Tie: 5" Grooved Directors with Tongue Tie: 5 1/2" Grooved Directors with Tongue Tie: 6" Grooved Directors with Tongue Tie: 7" Grooved Directors with Tongue Tie: 8" Grooved Director with Probe end and tongue tie: 4 1/2" Grooved Director with Probe end and tongue tie: 5" Grooved Director with Probe end and tongue tie: 6" Grooved Director with Probe end and tongue tie: 7" Grooved Director with Probe end and tongue tie: 8" 0004Groove Director: MTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name, item number.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9- The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 15 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Probes: a surgical instrument that consists typically of a light slender fairly flexible pointed metal instrument like a small rod that is used typically for locating a foreign body (as a bullet embedded in a part of the body), for exploring a wound or superlative tract by prodding or piercing, or for penetrating and exploring bodily passages and cavities. Malleable with proximal eye - 4 ½" Malleable with proximal eye - 5" Malleable with proximal eye - 5 ½" Malleable with proximal eye - 6" Malleable with proximal eye - 6 ¼" Malleable with proximal eye - 7" Malleable with proximal eye - 8" Malleable with proximal eye - 10" Malleable with proximal eye - 4 ½" Malleable with proximal eye - 5" Malleable with proximal eye - 5 ½" Malleable with proximal eye - 6" Malleable with proximal eye - 6 ¼" Malleable with proximal eye - 7" Malleable with proximal eye - 8" Malleable with proximal eye - 10" Malleable without proximal eye - 4 ½" Malleable without proximal eye - 5" Malleable without proximal eye - 5 ½" Malleable without proximal eye - 6" Malleable without proximal eye - 6 ¼" Malleable without proximal eye - 7" Malleable without proximal eye - 8" Malleable without proximal eye - 10" 0004Probes: MTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be Austenitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7- Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 15 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Surgical Blade Handles: Used to attach to sharp blades to make a scalpel. Has the ability to accommodate multiple scalpel blade sizes, Handles provide precision and control for transecting, dissecting or making incisions. Handles are ambidextrous gripped, light in weight, adaptable and are able to be reprocessed and sterilized. #3 graduated handle - 5" #3 graduated handle - 8 1/2" #3 graduated handle - 11 ½" #4 graduated handle - 5 ¼" #4 graduated handle - 8 ½" #7 graduated handle - 6 ½" 0004 Surgical Blade Handles: MTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - # 3 Surgical blade handle must accommodate single use blade sizes 10, 11 and 15.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 5 - # 4 Surgical blade handle must accommodate single use blade sizes 20, 22 and 25.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 6 - # 7 Surgical blade handle must accommodate single use blade sizes 10, 11, 12 and 15Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 7 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 9 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988 - Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 10 - Must meet ISO Standard 7740:1985 Instruments for surgery - Scalpels with detachable blades - Fitting dimensionsLiterature Review MTR # 11 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name, item number.Literature Review MTR # 12 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 13 - Blade handle must be able to mount to a traditional blade system and/or have the option to accommodate retractable safety blade system per manufacturer's guidelines to ensure sharps safety. Literature Review and Physical Inspection and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 15 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturernamed cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 18 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 19- Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 20 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 21 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or Immediate Use Steam Sterilization (IUSS) parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Needle Holders: Instruments with smooth and/or serrated jaws and locking handles for gripping and holding various size needles during surgical procedures. Needle holders should be available in left and right handed designs. Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 6" Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 7" Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 8" Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 9" Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 10" Crile-Wood: with tungsten carbide insert - 12" Crile-Wood: without tungsten carbide insert - 6" Crile-Wood: without tungsten carbide insert - 7" Crile-Wood: without tungsten carbide insert - 8" Crile-Wood: without tungsten carbide insert - 9" Mayo Hegar: with carbide insert - 6" Mayo Hegar: with tungsten carbide insert - 7" Mayo Hegar: with tungsten carbide insert - 8" Mayo Hegar: with tungsten carbide insert - 9" Mayo Hegar: with tungsten carbide insert - 10 1/2" Mayo Hegar: with tungsten carbide insert - 12" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 6" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 7" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 8" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 9" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 10 1/2" Mayo Hegar: without tungsten carbide insert - 12" Hegar: 6" Hegar: 7" Hegar: 8" Hegar: 9" Webster - 4 3/4" serrated with tungsten carbide insert Webster - 5" smooth with tungsten carbide insert Webster - 5" smooth Sarot - with tungsten carbide insert 7" Sarot - with tungsten carbide insert 8" Sarot - with tungsten carbide insert 9" Sarot - with tungsten carbide insert 10" Heaney - with tungsten carbide insert - 8" Heaney - with tungsten carbide insert - 10 Heaney - with tungsten carbide insert - 14" Olsen-Hegar - 4 1/2" serrated Olsen-Hegar - 5 1/2" serrated Olsen-Hegar - 6 1/2" serrated Olsen-Hegar - 7 1/4" serrated Olsen-Hegar - with tungsten carbide inserts - 4 1/2" Olsen-Hegar - with tungsten carbide inserts - 4 3/4" Olsen-Hegar - with tungsten carbide inserts - 5 1/2" Olsen-Hegar - with tungsten carbide inserts - 6 1/2" Olsen-Hegar - with tungsten carbide inserts - 7 1/4" Halsey- 5" smooth Halsey- 5" smooth with tungsten carbide insert Halsey- 5" serrated Halsey- 5" serrated with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 5" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 6" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 7" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 8" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 9" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 10" x 1mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 5" x 2mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 6" x 2mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 7" x 2 mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 8" x 2mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 9" x 2mm with tungsten carbide insert Ryder- 10" x 2mm with tungsten carbide insert 0005Needle HoldersMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Surgical Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988. Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name, item number.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - Needle holders with Tungsten Carbide inserts must have gold handles. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Physical Inspection MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or IUSS parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 15 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 16 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Retractors: Used to help surgeons and operating room professionals obtain surgical exposure for access and visualization. Hand-held, Self- retaining. Appendicular -9 ¼" Army/Navy - 8 ½" Balfour - 7" spread 3" x 2" center blade Balfour - 7" spread 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" center blade Balfour - 10" spread 3 3/8" x 2 3/4" center blade Cushing-Vein - 8 ¾" Cushing-Vein - 12 ½" Cushing-Vein - 14" Cushing-Vein - 16" Deavers - 19 mm ¾" blade x 7" length Deavers - 75 mm 3" blade x 12 ¼" length Gelpi - 3 1/2" sharp Gelpi - 4 1/2" sharp Gelpi - 4 3/4" sharp Gelpi - 5 1/2" sharp Gelpi - 6 1/2" sharp Gelpi - 7 1/2" sharp Gelpi - 7 1/2" blunt Harrington - 9" 1" wide x 3" deep Harrington - 13" 2 ½" wide x 7" deep Harrington - 13" 2 ½" wide x 5" deep Harrington - 13" 1 ½" wide x 5" deep Kelly: Kelly - 9 ½" 1 ½' x 2" loop handle Kelly - 9 ½" 2" x 2 ½" loop handle Kelly - 10 1/2" 3"x 3 1/2" loop handle Kelly - 10" 2 1/2" x 3" loop handle Kelly - 10" 1 1/2" x 2" grip handle Kelly - 10" 2 1/2" x 3" grip handle Kelly - 10" 2" X 2 1/2" grip handle Kelly - 10" 3" X 3 1/2" grip handle Rakes: Volkman 4 prong sharp x 9" Volkman 6 prong sharp x 9" Volkman 4 prong blunt x 9" Volkman 6 prong blunt x 9" Isreal: 4 prong sharp x 9" Isreal: 6 prong sharp x 9" Isreal: 4 prong blunt x 9" Isreal: 6 prong blunt x 9" Kocher: 4 prong sharp x 9" Kocher: 6 prong sharp x 9" Kocher: 4 prong blunt x 9" Kocher: 6 prong blunt x 9" Murphy: 4 prong sharp x 9" Murphy: 6 prong sharp x 9" Murphy: 4 prong blunt x 9" Murphy: 6 prong blunt x 9" Ribbon (malleable) 1" wide x 13" length Ribbon (malleable) 1 ¼" wide x 13" length Ribbon (malleable) 1 ½" wide x 13" length Ribbon (malleable) 2" wide x 13" length Ribbon (malleable) 3" wide x 13" length Richardson (single blade) 9" length blade 1 x ¾" Richardson (single blade) 10 ½ " length, blade 1 x ¾" Richardson (single blade) 10 ½ " length, blade 2 ½" x 1 5/8" Richardson (single blade) 9 ¼" length, blade 2" wide x ¾" Richardson-Eastman - Double -ended- set of two small 1-1/8"- 2" x ¾ "-2" wide, Length 10" large 1-3/4"-3" x 1-1/2"- 2" wide, Length 10 1/4" Senns - Double ended-Sharp x 6 ¼" Senns - Double ended-blunt x 6 ¼" Skin hooks - Skin hooks - 5 5/8"1 prong Skin hooks - 6" 1 prong Skin hooks - 6 3/8" 1 prong Skin hooks - 6" - 2 prong Skin hooks - 6 3/8" - 2 prong St. Marks - 124 x 60 mm blade x 11 ½" length St. Marks - 178 x 60 mm x 13 1/8" length Wetlaner - 3 x4 prong Sharp x 5 ½"- 9 ½ length Wetlaner - 3 x4 prong blunt x 5 ½"- 9 ½" length 0006RetractorsMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant.Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Ribbon Retractor must be austenitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 7 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988. Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 8 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number.Literature Review MTR # 9 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or IUSS parameters.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14- Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 15 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 16 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA an industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Scissors: A surgical instrument that is composed of two opposing cutting blades held together by a central pin on which the blades pivot. Typically utilized for cutting sutures, tissue, and other materiel in the surgical field. Available in curved and straight styles with beveled and/or rounded blades. Available with various blade features such as tungsten carbide, serrations, and "microgrind", "supercut" or "supershear". Lister Bandage: 3 ½" Lister Bandage: 4 ½" Lister Bandage: 5 ½" Lister Bandage: 7 ¼" Lister Bandage: 5 ½" - left handed Lister Bandage: 6 ½" - left handed Lister Bandage: 7 ¼" - left handed Lister Bandage: 7 ¼" - serrated Lister Bandage: 8" regular ring Lister Bandage: 8" large ring Super-Cut Lister Bandage: 5 ½" - serrated upper blade Mayo - Straight Beveled - 5 ½" Mayo - Straight Beveled - 6" Mayo - Straight Beveled - 6 ¾" Mayo - Straight Beveled - 9" Mayo - Straight Beveled - 5 ½" - left handed Mayo - Straight Beveled - 6 ¾"- left handed Mayo - Curved tungsten carbide - 5 ½" Mayo - Curved tungsten carbide - 6 ¾" Mayo - Curved tungsten carbide - 9" Mayo - Straight tungsten carbide - 5 ½" Mayo - Straight tungsten carbide - 6 ¾" Mayo - Straight tungsten carbide - 9" Mayo - Curved Beveled - 5 ½" Mayo - Curved Beveled - 6" Mayo - Curved Beveled - 6 ¾" Mayo - Curved Beveled - 9" Mayo - Curved Beveled - 5 ½" - left handed Mayo - Curved Beveled - 6 ¾"- left handed Super-Cut Mayo - curved - 5 ½" Super-Cut Mayo - curved - 6 ¾" Super-Cut Mayo - curved - 8" Super-Cut Mayo - curved - 9" Super-Cut Mayo - curved - 11" Super-Cut Mayo - straight - 5 ½" Super-Cut Mayo - straight - 6 ¾" Super-Cut Mayo - straight - 8" Super-Cut Mayo - straight - 9" Mayo-Noble - 6 ½" Straight Beveled Mayo-Noble - 6 ½" Curved Beveled Metzenbaum - 4 ½" Straight Metzenbaum - 5" Straight Metzenbaum - 5 ¾" Straight Metzenbaum - 7" Straight Metzenbaum - 8" Straight Metzenbaum - 9" Straight Metzenbaum - 9 1/4" Straight Metzenbaum - 10" Straight Metzenbaum - 11" Straight Metzenbaum - 12" Straight Metzenbaum - 14 1/4" Straight Metzenbaum - 4 ½" Curved Metzenbaum - 5" Curved Metzenbaum - 5 ¾" Curved Metzenbaum - 7" Curved Metzenbaum - 8" Curved Metzenbaum - 9" Curved Metzenbaum - 9 1/4" Curved Metzenbaum - 10" Curved Metzenbaum - 11" Curved Metzenbaum - 12" Curved Metzenbaum - 14 1/4" Curved Metzenbaum - 5 ¾" Curved delicate Metzenbaum - 7" Curved delicate Metzenbaum - 7" Straight delicate Metzenbaum - 5 ¾" Straight tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 7" Straight tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 8" Straight tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 9" Straight tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 5 ¾" Curved tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 7" Curved tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 8" Curved tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 9" Curved tungsten carbide Metzenbaum - 7" Straight tungsten carbide delicate Metzenbaum - 9" Straight tungsten carbide delicate Metzenbaum - 7" Curved tungsten carbide delicate Metzenbaum - 9" Curved tungsten carbide delicate Metzenbaum (Lahey) - Delicate 5 3/4" Straight Metzenbaum (Lahey) - Delicate 6" Straight Metzenbaum (Lahey) - Delicate 5 3/4" Curved Metzenbaum (Lahey) - Delicate 6" Curved Metzenbaum (Nelson) - 10" Curved tungsten carbide Metzenbaum (Nelson) - 11" Curved tungsten carbide Operating - 4 ½" Curved- sharp/sharp Operating - 5" Curved - sharp/sharp Operating - 5 ½" Curved- sharp/sharp Operating - 6 ½" Curved- sharp/sharp Operating - 4 ½" Curved - blunt/blunt Operating - 5" Curved - blunt/blunt Operating - 5 ½" Curved - blunt/blunt Operating - 6 ½" Curved - blunt/blunt Operating - 4 ½" Curved - sharp/blunt Operating - 5" Curved - sharp/blunt Operating - 5 ½" Curved - sharp/blunt Operating - 6 ½" Curved - sharp/blunt Operating - 5 ½" Curved - sharp/blunt - left handed Operating - 5" Straight - blunt/blunt - left handed Operating - 5 ½" Straight - sharp/blunt - left handed Operating - 4 ½" Straight - blunt/blunt Operating - 5" Straight - blunt/blunt Operating - 5 ½" Straight - blunt/blunt Operating - 6 ½" Straight - blunt/blunt Operating - 4 ½" Straight - sharp/blunt Operating - 5 ½" Straight - sharp/blunt Operating - 6 ½" Straight - sharp/blunt Operating - 4 ½" Straight sharp/sharp Operating - 5 ½" Straight sharp/sharp Operating - 6 ½" Straight sharp/sharp Super-Cut Operating - 5 ½" Curved - sharp/blunt Super-Cut Operating - 5 ½" Curved - blunt/blunt Super-Cut Operating - 5 ½" Curved - sharp/sharp Super-Cut Operating - 5 ½" Straight - sharp/sharp 0007ScissorsMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO standard - ISO 7741:198 Instruments for surgery - Scissors and shears - General requirements and test methods.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Instruments must be electrochemically or laser (not engraved or etched) marked with company name and item number. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 8 - Must be made from German Stainless steel.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - The edges of the instrument must be smooth and free of burrs and nicks.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Surgical super sharp scissors must have black handles. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or IUSS parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 15- Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 16 - Devices must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 17 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review Suction Tips: Used during and after surgery to remove surgical fluids, tissues, gases or bodily fluids of the patient. Devices must be available in multiple styles and diameter and lengths with stylets as applicable, angle or straight. Straight, angle, half-curved, with stylet. Configuration: The suction tubes can either be straight or have varying degrees such as 30 °, 75 ° and 90 °. Adson Suction Tube - Curved w/finger cut-off: 5" x 10fr Adson Suction Tube - Curved w/finger cut-off: 5" x 12fr Adson Suction Tube - Curved w/finger cut-off: 5" x 14fr Adson Suction Tube - Curved w/finger cut-off: 8" x 12fr Andrews-Pynchon Suction Tube - 9" with removable tip and with removable shaft Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 4fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 5fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 6fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 7fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 8fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 9fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 10fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 11fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 12fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 14fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 4" (10.2cm) working length: 15fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, Semi-Rigid w/Slot, 5 ½": 3fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, Semi-Rigid w/Slot, 5 ½": 5fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, Semi-Rigid w/Slot, 5 ½": 7fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, Semi-Rigid w/Slot, 5 ½": 9fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 5fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 6fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 7fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 8fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 9fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 10fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 11fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 12fr Frazier Suction Tube - Angled, w/finger cut-off 7 1/3" (extra-long) working length: 14fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 4fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 5fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 6fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 7fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 8fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 9fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 10fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 11fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 12fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 14fr Frazier Suction Tube Stylets - 15fr Poole Suction Tube - 23fr curved x 8 ¾" length w/removable of cannula Poole Suction Tube - 30fr straight x 8 ¾" length w/removable of cannula Poole Suction Tube - 30fr straight x 12" length w/removable of cannula Poole Suction Tube - 30fr straight x 14" length w/removable of cannula Poole Suction Tube - 30fr straight x 16" length w/removable of cannula Poole Suction Tube - 30fr straight x 18" length w/removable of cannula Yankauer Suction Tube - w/removable tip: 10 ¼" Yankauer Suction Tube - w/removable tip: 12" Yankauer Suction Tube - w/removable tip: 14" Yankauer Suction Tube - w/removable tip: 16" Yankauer Suction Tube - w/removable tip: 18" 0008Suction TipsMTR # 1 - Must be corrosion resistant. Literature Review MTR # 2 - All surgical instruments must have no evidence of heat fused nylon dipping. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 3 - Must be austenitic and or martensitic surgical grade stainless steel.Literature Review MTR # 4 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 7153-1:1991 - Surgical Instruments - Metallic materials - Part 1: Stainless steel ISO 7153-1:1991/Amd 1:1999 Literature Review MTR # 5 - Must meet ISO Standard ISO 13402:1995 - Surgical and dental hand instruments - Determination of resistance against autoclaving, corrosion and thermal exposure. Literature Review MTR # 6 - Must meet ISO Standard 7151:1988. Non-cutting, articulated instruments.Literature Review MTR # 7 - Must be designed to be processed in an industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 8 - Suction tips must be smooth and symmetrical. Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 9 - Suction tips may be open or fenestrated based on surgical function.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 10 - Instrumentation must be validated for either hand or mechanical decontamination processes and must be able to use facility EPA approved cleaning agent for processing and lubrication. All instrumentation must be able to be cleaned with any EPA approved industry standard neutral pH cleaning agent therefore; No specific manufacturer named cleaning agent will be accepted.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 11 - Instrumentation must be validated for prevacuum steam sterilization of 270-275 °F for an exposure time of 3-5 minutes and/or IUSS parameters as defined by American National Standards Institute/Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (ANSI-AAMI) ANSI/AAMI ST79Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 12 -Instruments must be GS 1 (Global Standards) or HIBCC (Health Industry Business Communication Council) compliant. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 13 - Instrument must be marked with a Censitrac-compliant two dimensional (2D) data matrix comprised of 10 numeric digits. The first four (4) matching the Censitrac-assigned hospital identifier, plus a six (6) digit unique serialization. Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 14 - Instruments must have a matte or satin finish.Literature Review and Physical Inspection MTR # 15 - Tips must come with FDA approved manufacturer's written instructions on the requirements of reprocessing to include pretreatment, decontamination and sterilization.Literature Review and Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 16 - Must be designed to be processed in an FDA approved/industry standard ultrasonic cleaner and or washer disinfector for proper decontamination.Literature Review Manufacturer Information for Use MTR # 19 - Instrument must be de-magnetized.Literature Review RESPONSES ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 8th, 2016, by 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time. 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