1.1 This specification covers the requirements for wrought seamless and welded and drawn cobalt alloy small diameter tubing used for the manufacture of surgical implants. Material shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specifications F 90, F 562, F 688, F 1058 or F 1537, Alloy 1. This specification addresses those product variables that differentiate small diameter medical tubing from the bar, wire, sheet and strip product forms covered in these specifications.

1.2 This specification applies to straight length tubing with 0.250 in. (6.3 mm) and smaller nominal outside diameter (OD) and 0.030 in. (0.76 mm) and thinner nominal wall thickness.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.