1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought nitrogen strengthened 11manganese-17chromium-3molybdenum low-nickel stainless steel alloy bar and wire for surgical implants.1.2 As of the time of the original approval of this specification no product utilizing this alloy had been approved through a 510(k) submission.1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for infor