ASTM F2257
Standard Specification for Wrought Seamless or Welded and Drawn 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Small Diameter Tubing for Surgical Implants (UNS S31673)
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ASTM F2257 is the ASTM standard specification for wrought seamless or welded and drawn 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum stainless steel small diameter tubing for surgical implants (UNS S31673). It defines a clear technical reference for tubing material intended for implant applications, helping buyers, manufacturers, and quality teams align on what this product category should be. By setting a common specification for composition and product form, ASTM F2257 supports more consistent evaluation and procurement.
Purpose of ASTM F2257
The purpose of this standard is to identify the requirements for a specific stainless steel tubing material used in surgical implants. It focuses on wrought seamless or welded and drawn small diameter tubing made from 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum stainless steel, commonly designated as UNS S31673. ASTM F2257 serves as a technical basis for material selection, supplier qualification, and product conformity, helping ensure that tubing described to this specification is matched to the intended implant-grade application.
Common use cases of ASTM F2257
This standard is commonly used when sourcing or specifying small diameter stainless steel tubing for surgical implant components. It is relevant in workflows that involve material purchasing, incoming inspection, and product documentation for implant-related tubing made by seamless, welded, or drawn processes. ASTM F2257 is especially useful when teams need a controlled reference for stainless steel tubing form and alloy identification in medical device manufacturing and quality assurance.
Why ASTM F2257 matters
ASTM F2257 matters because it gives manufacturers and purchasers a shared technical specification for a highly controlled implant material. Using the standard can support more consistent compliance checks, reduce confusion in procurement, and improve quality control across production and testing activities. For surgical implant tubing, clear specification language is important for material traceability, supplier comparison, and risk reduction during product evaluation and acceptance.
- Small diameter tubing specification
- Seamless, welded, or drawn product forms
- 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum stainless steel
- UNS S31673 material identification
- Implant-focused quality and procurement reference
- Publication Date: 2022-10-07
- Publisher: ASTM
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