Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, this practice was withdrawn in July 2017 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.

1.1 This practice covers recommended procedures for handling neurosurgical implants and instruments.

1.2 This practice is intended to inform hospital receiving personnel, central supply personnel, operating room personnel, and other individuals who will handle neurosurgical implants and instruments of recommended care and handling procedures to prevent damage of neurosurgical implants and instruments.