1.1''This practice covers recommended procedures for handling of neurosurgical intracranial aneurysm clips and the clip appliers (instruments).

1.2''This practice is intended to inform hospital receiving personnel, central supply personnel, operating room personnel, and other individuals who will handle intracranial aneurysm clips and the instruments related thereto of recommended care and handling procedures to prevent damage of intracranial aneurysm clips and instruments.

1.3''Handling and packaging procedures for the product are not a part of this practice and are covered in other practices.

1.4''This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.