A-A-53401 Bandage ElasticThis Commercial Item Description covers an elastic adhesive bandage capable of causing compression and suitable for blinding where pressure is required.

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A-A-53401

The adhesive quality (adhesion) shall be a minimum average of 10 ounces when tested in accordance with the Shear Adhesive Strength Test of Adhesive Tape U.S.P. The adhesive quality test result shall be the average of the results obtained from not less than 3 specimens from different sample rolls.

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Workmanship. The bandage shall be free from defects which detract from its appearance or impair its serviceability.

Unit. Package (PG).

For Size 1, Size 2, and Size 3, one package containing 36 individually wrapped rolls of one size only, as specified, constitutes one unit.

For Size 4, one package containing 12 individually wrapped rolls, as specified, constitutes one unit.

Quality Assurance Provisions.

Responsibility for inspection. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contact or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services conform to prescribed requirements.

Records. Records of examinations and tests performed by or for the contractor shall be maintained by the contractor and made available to the Government upon the Government’s request, at any time, or from time to time, during the performance of the contract and for a period of three years after delivery of the supplies to which such records relate.