ASTM F1611-00

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Designation: F 1611 – 00
Standard Specification for
Intramedullary Reamers
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1611; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 3.1.2 reamer diameter, n—the diameter of the circum-
scribed circle of the cutting head’s cross-section (shown in Fig.
1.1 This specification provides requirements for material,
1).
dimensions and tolerances, finish and marking, and care and
3.1.3 reamer shaft diameter, n—the diameter of the circum-
handling for reamers intended to cut a cylindrical path along
scribed circle of the long portion of the reamer, which connects
the medullary canal of diaphyseal bone.
the cutting portion of the reamer to the drill.
1.2 Intramedullary reamers are commonly used to prepare
the medullary canal for the insertion of intramedullary fixation
4. Classification
devices (IMFD). As such, the relationship between the in-
4.1 In general, intramedullary reamers consist of two types:
tramedullary reamer diameter and the IMFD’s diameter are
4.1.1 One-piece reamer—A design where the reamer shaft
considered.
and cutting head are permanently attached to each other.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
4.1.2 Modular Reamer—A design where the reamer shaft
standard.
and cutting head are two separate components, fixed to each
2. Referenced Documents other temporarily at the time of use via a geometric connection,
for example, dovetail joint.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 564/A 564M Specification for Hot-Rolled and Cold-
5. Dimensions and Tolerances
Finished Age-Hardening Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
5.1 The reamer diameter shall be measured at the largest
A 693 Specification for Precipitation-Hardening Stainless
portion of the cutting head’s cross section and reported to the
Steel and Heat-Resisting Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
nearest 0.2 mm. The reamer diameter shall be measured using
A 705/A 705M Specification for Age-Hardening Stainless
a micrometer or an appropriate ring gage. When using a
and Heat Resisting Steel Forgings
micrometer to measure reamers with an odd number of flutes,
F 86 Practice for Surface Preparation and Marking of Me-
3 a V-anvil micrometer (with the appropriate angle, based on the
tallic Surgical Implants
number of flutes) will be used to accurately determine the
F 565 Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopaedic Im-
3 reamer diameter.
plants and Instruments
5.2 The tolerance of a reamer diameter shall be no more
F 899 Specification for Stainless Steel Billet, Bar, and Wire
3 than 60.075 mm.
for Surgical Instruments
F 983 Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Im-
6. Material Requirements
plant Components
6.1 The reamer’s shaft and cutting head shall be fabricated
F 1264 Specification and Test Methods for Intramedullary
3 from materials with suitable strength, hardness, and corrosion
Fixation Devices
resistance. The materials described in Specifications A 564,
3. Terminology A 693, A 705, and F 899 have been found to be suitable for this
use.
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.1.1 cutting head, n—the portion of the reamer, which
7. Finish and Marking
consists of flutes, or edges, which cut the bone.
7.1 The shaft and cutting head shall be free from burrs,
nicks, dents, and scratches when examined in accordance with
Practice F 86.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F04 on
7.2 The flutes of the cutting head will be of the appropriate
Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and is the direct responsibliltiy of
Subcommittee F04.21 on Osteosynthesis.
geometry to perform the intended use of reaming bone.
Current edition approved Nov. 10, 2000. Published February 2001. Originally
7.3 When space permits, the following information should
published as F 1611 – 95. Last previous edition F 1611 – 95.
be legibly marked on the reamer (in order of preference):
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.03.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 13.01. 7.3.1 Reamer diameter,
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