ASTM D3579
Standard Specification for Rubber Surgical Drainage Tubes, Penrose-Type
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ASTM D3579 is the ASTM standard for Rubber Surgical Drainage Tubes, Penrose-Type, and it provides a technical framework for describing this specific product category. It matters because a clear specification helps align expectations for materials, construction, and product consistency when these tubes are selected, purchased, or evaluated. For organizations working with drainage tube procurement or quality control, ASTM D3579 offers a focused reference point for comparing products against a common standard.
Overview of ASTM D3579
The Standard Specification for Rubber Surgical Drainage Tubes, Penrose-Type is intended to define requirements for a particular type of rubber drainage tube used in surgical applications. As an ASTM standard, it serves as a product-specific specification that supports uniformity in manufacturing and technical review. ASTM D3579 is useful when buyers, manufacturers, and quality teams need a shared document for identifying acceptable product characteristics and checking compliance in a consistent way.
Common use cases of ASTM D3579
This standard is commonly used in the specification, sourcing, and evaluation of Penrose-type rubber surgical drainage tubes. It is relevant when comparing product offerings, reviewing technical submittals, or confirming that a tube meets the expected specification before purchase or distribution. ASTM D3579 may also support internal quality checks and documentation workflows for medical product suppliers that need a clear reference for this specific drainage tube category.
Benefits of using ASTM D3579
Using ASTM D3579 helps bring consistency to procurement and product evaluation by tying the item to a recognized technical specification. That can reduce ambiguity during sourcing, improve communication between buyers and suppliers, and support quality control activities. For organizations handling surgical drainage products, the standard can also help streamline compliance review and reduce risk by providing a stable reference for expected product characteristics.
- Specification for Penrose-type rubber surgical drainage tubes
- Supports consistent product comparison and sourcing
- Useful for quality control and compliance review
- Provides a common technical reference for procurement
- Publication Date: 2023-06-08
- Publisher: ASTM
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