1.1 This specification covers the requirements of forged stainless steel for surgical implants when the material forged conforms to Specifications F 138 (UNS S31673), F 1314 (UNS S21910), F 1586This specification covers the requirements for stainless steel forgings for surgical implants. Materials for forgings shall be bars or wire and shall be forged by hammering, pressing, rolling, extruding, or upsetting. The material shall comply with the