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Programme of Work




MHD4 : Ear, Nose, Throat and Head & Neck Surgery (ENT - H&N) Instruments


  • Scope : To formulate Indian Standards for diagnostic, examining, surgical instruments, devices and implants used in Ear, Nose, Throat and Head & Neck Surgery, excluding specific instruments under the scope of MHD 01 “Surgical Instruments” and MHD 08 “Dentistry”.
  • Liaison :

Published Standards

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
Reaffirmation Details
No. of Amendments
Degree of Equivalence
1.
 IS 10272:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Draffin Suspension Apparatus - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
2.
 IS 10344:2024
Davis-Boyle Gag Frame and Tongue Plates Specification First Revision
-
Indigenous
3.
 IS 10725:2024
Myringotomy Knife Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
4.
 IS 10726:2024
Meatal Skin Incision Knife Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
5.
 IS 10786:2024
St. Clair Thomsons Rhinoscopic Mirror Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
6.
 IS 10846:2024
Killian's Pattern Nasal Speculum - Specification ( First Revision )
-
Indigenous
7.
 IS 11318:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification of bronchoscope Aspirating, Negus’ Pattern
January, 2022
-
Indigenous
8.
 IS 11319:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Oesophagoscope, Negus' Pattern
January, 2022
-
Indigenous
9.
 IS 12901 (Part 1):2024
Laryngeal Forceps Part 1 Fine Grasping Crocodile Jaws Straight Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
10.
 IS 12901 (Part 2):2024
Laryngeal Forceps Part 2 Oval Cup Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
11.
 IS 13169:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Head Mirror - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
12.
 IS 17407:2020
Digital Otoscope — Handheld Type
-
Indigenous
13.
 IS 17750 (Part 7):2021
ISO 14708-7:2019
Implants for surgery Active implantable medical devices Part 7: Particular requirements for cochlear and auditory brainstem Implant Systems(First Revision)
-
Identical under dual numbering
14.
 IS 3758:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Hooks, aural - Specification (First Revision)
June, 2023
-
Indigenous
15.
 IS 3760:2021
Probe, Aural, Jobson Horne’s Pattern — Specification (First Revision of IS 3760)
-
Indigenous
16.
 IS 3788:2024
Aural Specula Specification First Revision
-
Indigenous
17.
 IS 3799:2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, aural and nasal, crocodile action - Specification (First Revision)
June, 2023
-
Indigenous
18.
 IS 3807:2024
Aural and Nasal Dressing Forceps Specification (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
19.
 IS 4487:2024
ENT Surgery Instruments - Forceps ,Tonsil Artery (Birketts Pattern) - Specification (Second Revision)
-
Indigenous
20.
 IS 4488:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, Tonsil Holding (Muck's and White's Patterns) Specification ( First Revision )
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
21.
 IS 4489:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, Nasal Turbinate, Luc’s — Specification ( First Revision )
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
22.
 IS 4504:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, peritonsillar - Specification (First Revision)
May, 2023
-
Indigenous
23.
 IS 4514:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, Tonsil Dissecting (Waugh's Pattern) - Specification ( First Revision )
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
24.
 IS 4520:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps, Punch, Nasal Citelli's Antrum and Hajek's Sphenoidal— Specification (First Revision)
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
25.
 IS 4959:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Raspatory, Nasal, Howarth's— Specification (First Revision)
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
26.
 IS 4994:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Walsham's pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
27.
 IS 5338:2024
Eustachian Catheter Specification First Revision
-
Indigenous
28.
 IS 5377:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Speculum - Thudichum's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
29.
 IS 5412:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Saws - Joseph's pattern - specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
30.
 IS 5720:2024
Mollison's Pattern Self-Retaining Mastoid Retractor Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
31.
 IS 5723:2024
Mallet with Fluted/Milled Handle for ENT Surgery - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
32.
 IS 5747:2024
Lempert's Pattern Endaural Retractor - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
33.
 IS 6464:2000
Reviewed In : 2023
ENT Diagnostic Instruments - Tuning Forks (Gardiner Brown's Pattern)
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
34.
 IS 6465:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Antral Trocar with Cannula - Tilley Lichtwitz's Pattern - Specification (First Revision )
-
Indigenous
35.
 IS 6514:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Cartilage Knife - Ballenger's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
36.
 IS 7710:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments -Tonsil Snare- Eves Pattern - Specification (First Revision )
-
Indigenous
37.
 IS 7712:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Adenoid Curette - St. Clair Thomson's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
38.
 IS 7713:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Retractor - Weislander's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
39.
 IS 7756:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Tongue Depressor - Lack's Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
40.
 IS 8093:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Curette - Ballance�s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
41.
 IS 8093:1976
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for Curette, Ballance’s Pattern
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
42.
 IS 8094:2024
Cawthornes Pattern Cerumen Hook Specification First Revision
-
Indigenous
43.
 IS 8128:2024
Farabeuf's Pattern Elevator Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
44.
 IS 8129:2024
Forceps - Tonsil Artery, Curved (Scotts Pattern) - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
45.
 IS 8136:2024
Dundas Grant's Pattern Seeker Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
46.
 IS 8157:2024
Heath's Pattern Granulation Forceps Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
47.
 IS 8199:1976
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for Tracheostomy Tubes, Fuller's Pattern
February, 2018
-
Indigenous
48.
 IS 8315:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Asch�s Pattern - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
49.
 IS 8316:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Retractor, Hajek's Pattern
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
50.
 IS 8327:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps, Nodule, Vocal, Chevalier Jackson's Pattern
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
51.
 IS 8343:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps, Biopsy, Peterson's Pattern
January, 2021
1
Indigenous
52.
 IS 8734:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps, Cutting and Removing Large Specimens, Chevalier Jackson's Pattern
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
53.
 IS 8735:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Tube, Suction, Yankauer's Pattern
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
54.
 IS 8743:1994
Reviewed In : 2021
ENT surgery instruments - Forceps, direct bronchoscopy, with alligator jaws and tenaculum points, Irwin Moore's pattern
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
55.
 IS 8825:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Suction Irrigation Cannula - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
56.
 IS 8825:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for cannula, suction irrigation with locking device, microlaryngeal
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
57.
 IS 8837:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Suction Tube with Stylet - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
58.
 IS 8837:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for suction tubes with stylet microlaryngeal surgery
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
59.
 IS 8838:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for forceps, cup, straight, microlaryngeal surgery
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
60.
 IS 8839:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for forceps,cup upwards, microlaryngeal surgery
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
61.
 IS 8840:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for scissors, microlaryngeal surgery
January, 2021
-
Indigenous
62.
 IS 9058:2024
Zoellner's Pattern Upward Cutting Knife Specification - (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
63.
 IS 9059:2024
Zoellner's Pattern Downward Cutting Knife Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
64.
 IS 9479:2024
Shea's Pattern 25, 45, and 90 Angle Fenestra Hook for Ear Surgery - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
65.
 IS 9480:2024
Shea's Pattern Left and Right Elevators For Ear Surgery - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
66.
 IS 9526:2024
Crocodile Jaw Stapedectomy Scissors - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
67.
 IS 9544:2024
Round Cup, Elongated Cup and Oval Cup Jaws Stapedectomy Forceps - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
68.
 IS 9558:1980
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for gauge, depth, ptfe (Teflon) piston
February, 2023
-
Indigenous
69.
 IS 9564:2024
Serrated, Smooth and Mc Gee Wire Closing Jaws Stapedectomy Forceps - Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous
70.
 IS 9718:2025
PTFE Piston Cutting Jig � Specification (First Revision)
-
Indigenous

Standards Under Develpoment

Projects Approved

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Preliminary Draft Standards

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MHD 4 (26136)
Ossicular Reconstruction Prosthesis- General Requirements
2
MHD 4 (26141)
Computer-Assisted Surgical Systems Surgical ENT Navigation System General and Safety Requirements

Drafts Standards in WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MHD 4 (26681)
Revision of: IS 8343:1977
Ent Surgery Instruments Biopsy Forceps Petersons Pattern Specification First Revision

Draft Standards Completed WC Stage

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MHD 4 (25256)
ENT Workstation
2
MHD 4 (25258)
Otology Drill
3
MHD 4 (26669)
Revision of: IS 8327:1977
Chevalier Jacksons Pattern Vocal Nodule Forceps Specification First Revision
4
MHD 4 (26670)
Revision of: IS 8316:1977
ENT Surgery Instruments Retractor Hajek s Pattern Specification First Revision
5
MHD 4 (26674)
Revision of: IS 8734:1978
Ent Surgery Instruments Removing and Cutting Forceps Chevalier Jackson s Pattern Specification First Revision
6
MHD 4 (26675)
Revision of: IS 8735:1978
ENT Surgery Instruments - Suction Tube - Yankauer 39 s pattern - Specification First Revision
7
MHD 4 (26683)
Revision of: IS 8743:1994
ENT Surgery Instruments Direct Bronchoscopy Forceps Irwin Moore 39 s Pattern Specification Second Revision
8
MHD 4 (26686)
Revision of: IS 8838:1978
ENT Surgery Instruments Straight Cup Forceps Specification First Revision
9
MHD 4 (26687)
Revision of: IS 8839:1978
ENT Surgery Instruments Upwards Cup Forceps Specification First Revision
10
MHD 4 (26688)
Revision of: IS 8840:1978
ENT Surgery Instruments Scissors Specification First Revision
11
MHD 4 (27915)
Pure-tone and Speech Audiometers - Specification

Finalized Draft Indian Standard

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
No Records Found

Finalized Draft Indian Standards under Print

SI. No.
Doc No
TITLE
1
MHD 4 (26919)
Audiometric Test Room - Specification


Aspect Wise Report

 
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 Code of Practices :    0
 Methods of Test :   0
 Terminology :   0
 Dimensions :   0
 System Standard :   0
 Safety Standard :   0
 Others :    0
 Service Specification :    0
 Process Specification :    0
 Unclassified :    0
 


Annexure-I :List of Indian Standards Withdrawn/Superseded

SI. No.
IS No.
Title
1.
 IS 10308:1982
Reviewed In : 2022
Tracheostomy Tubes and Guides Cubley s Pattern
2.
 IS 12901:1990
Reviewed In : 2022
ENT surgery instruments - Laryngeal fine grasping forceps crocodile jaws straight - Specification
3.
 IS 12911:1990
Reviewed In : 2022
ENT surgery instruments - Laryngeal forceps oval cup - Specification
4.
 IS 13179:1991
Reviewed In : 2022
Ent Surgery Instruments - Tracheostomy Tubes Chevaliar Jackson s Pattern
5.
 IS 5140:1969
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for auriscope
6.
 IS 5147:1969
Reviewed In : 2023
SPECIFICATION FOR EXAMINATION LAMP WITH BULL 39 S EYE CONDENSER FLOOR MODEL
7.
 IS 5357:1969
Reviewed In : 2013
Metallic Ear Syringe
8.
 IS 5732:1970
Reviewed In : 2023
Gouge Mastoid Jenkins Pattern
9.
 IS 6463:1972
Reviewed In : 2023
Burs Antrum Tilley s Pattern
10.
 IS 6469:1972
Reviewed In : 2013
Harpoon Trocar Tilley s Pattern
11.
 IS 6470:1972
Reviewed In : 2013
Politzerization Apparatus Pritchard s pattern
12.
 IS 7007:1973
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification for E E N T Eye Ear Nose And Throat diagnostic set
13.
 IS 7282:1975
Reviewed In : 2023
Chisel Labyrinth Straight Lake s Pattern
14.
 IS 7711:1975
Reviewed In : 2023
Curette Adenoid Beckmann s Pattern
15.
 IS 8158:1976
Needle Eye Bowmans Pattern
16.
 IS 8191:1976
Reviewed In : 2023
Retractor Pillar Anterior and Tonsil Enucleator Mollison s Pattern
17.
 IS 8344:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Snare Aural Glegg s Pattern
18.
 IS 9014:1979
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for Raspatory fine curved right Zoellner 39 s Pattern
19.
 IS 9015:1979
Reviewed In : 2021
Raspatory Fine Curved Left Zoellner s Pattern
20.
 IS 9016:1979
Reviewed In : 2021
Needle Fine Spear Pointed Curved Right Zoellner s Pattern
21.
 IS 9017:1979
Reviewed In : 2021
Needle Fine Spear Pointed Curved Left Zoellner s Pattern
22.
 IS 9060:1979
Reviewed In : 2021
Hook Small Zoellner s Pattern


Annexure-II :List of Indian Product Standards

SI. No.
IS No. & Year
Title
1.
 IS 10272:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Draffin Suspension Apparatus - Specification First Revision
2.
 IS 10344:2024
Davis-Boyle Gag Frame and Tongue Plates Specification First Revision
3.
 IS 10725:2024
Myringotomy Knife Specification First Revision
4.
 IS 10726:2024
Meatal Skin Incision Knife Specification First Revision
5.
 IS 10786:2024
St Clair Thomsons Rhinoscopic Mirror Specification First Revision
6.
 IS 10846:2024
Killian 39 s Pattern Nasal Speculum - Specification First Revision
7.
 IS 11318:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Specification of bronchoscope Aspirating Negus Pattern
8.
 IS 11319:1985
Reviewed In : 2022
Oesophagoscope Negus Pattern
9.
 IS 12901 (Part 1):2024
Laryngeal Forceps Part 1 Fine Grasping Crocodile Jaws Straight Specification First Revision
10.
 IS 12901 (Part 2):2024
Laryngeal Forceps Part 2 Oval Cup Specification First Revision
11.
 IS 13169:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Head Mirror - Specification First Revision
12.
 IS 17407:2020
Digital Otoscope Handheld Type
13.
 IS 17750 (Part 7):2021
ISO 14708-7:2019
Implants for surgery Active implantable medical devices Part 7 Particular requirements for cochlear and auditory brainstem Implant Systems First Revision
14.
 IS 3758:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Hooks aural - Specification First Revision
15.
 IS 3760:2021
Probe Aural Jobson Horne s Pattern Specification First Revision of IS 3760
16.
 IS 3788:2024
Aural Specula Specification First Revision
17.
 IS 3799:2019

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps aural and nasal crocodile action - Specification First Revision
18.
 IS 3807:2024
Aural and Nasal Dressing Forceps Specification Second Revision
19.
 IS 4487:2024
ENT Surgery Instruments - Forceps Tonsil Artery Birketts Pattern - Specification Second Revision
20.
 IS 4488:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps Tonsil Holding Muck 39 s and White 39 s Patterns Specification First Revision
21.
 IS 4489:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps Nasal Turbinate Luc s Specification First Revision
22.
 IS 4504:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps peritonsillar - Specification First Revision
23.
 IS 4514:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps Tonsil Dissecting Waugh 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
24.
 IS 4520:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Forceps Punch Nasal Citelli 39 s Antrum and Hajek 39 s Sphenoidal Specification First Revision
25.
 IS 4959:2018

Reviewed In : 2023
Raspatory Nasal Howarth 39 s Specification First Revision
26.
 IS 4994:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Walsham 39 s pattern - Specification First Revision
27.
 IS 5338:2024
Eustachian Catheter Specification First Revision
28.
 IS 5377:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Speculum - Thudichum 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
29.
 IS 5412:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Saws - Joseph 39 s pattern - specification First Revision
30.
 IS 5720:2024
Mollison 39 s Pattern Self-Retaining Mastoid Retractor Specification First Revision
31.
 IS 5723:2024
Mallet with Fluted Milled Handle for ENT Surgery - Specification First Revision
32.
 IS 5747:2024
Lempert 39 s Pattern Endaural Retractor - Specification First Revision
33.
 IS 6464:2000
Reviewed In : 2023
ENT Diagnostic Instruments - Tuning Forks Gardiner Brown s Pattern
34.
 IS 6465:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Antral Trocar with Cannula - Tilley Lichtwitz 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
35.
 IS 6514:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Nasal Cartilage Knife - Ballenger 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
36.
 IS 7710:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments -Tonsil Snare- Eves Pattern - Specification First Revision
37.
 IS 7712:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Adenoid Curette - St Clair Thomson 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
38.
 IS 7713:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Retractor - Weislander 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
39.
 IS 7756:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Tongue Depressor - Lack 39 s Pattern - Specification First Revision
40.
 IS 8093:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Curette - Ballance s Pattern - Specification First Revision
41.
 IS 8094:2024
Cawthornes Pattern Cerumen Hook Specification First Revision
42.
 IS 8128:2024
Farabeuf 39 s Pattern Elevator Specification First Revision
43.
 IS 8129:2024
Forceps - Tonsil Artery Curved Scotts Pattern - Specification First Revision
44.
 IS 8136:2024
Dundas Grant 39 s Pattern Seeker Specification First Revision
45.
 IS 8157:2024
Heath 39 s Pattern Granulation Forceps Specification First Revision
46.
 IS 8199:1976
Reviewed In : 2018
Specification for Tracheostomy Tubes Fuller 39 s Pattern
47.
 IS 8315:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Redressing Forceps - Asch s Pattern - Specification First Revision
48.
 IS 8316:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Retractor Hajek s Pattern
49.
 IS 8327:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps Nodule Vocal Chevalier Jackson s Pattern
50.
 IS 8343:1977
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps Biopsy Peterson s Pattern
51.
 IS 8734:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Forceps Cutting and Removing Large Specimens Chevalier Jackson s Pattern
52.
 IS 8735:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Tube Suction Yankauer s Pattern
53.
 IS 8743:1994
Reviewed In : 2021
ENT surgery instruments - Forceps direct bronchoscopy with alligator jaws and tenaculum points Irwin Moore s pattern
54.
 IS 8825:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Suction Irrigation Cannula - Specification First Revision
55.
 IS 8837:2025
ENT Surgery Instruments - Suction Tube with Stylet - Specification First Revision
56.
 IS 8838:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for forceps cup straight microlaryngeal surgery
57.
 IS 8839:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for forceps cup upwards microlaryngeal surgery
58.
 IS 8840:1978
Reviewed In : 2021
Specification for scissors microlaryngeal surgery
59.
 IS 9058:2024
Zoellner 39 s Pattern Upward Cutting Knife Specification - First Revision
60.
 IS 9059:2024
Zoellner 39 s Pattern Downward Cutting Knife Specification First Revision
61.
 IS 9479:2024
Shea 39 s Pattern 25 45 and 90 Angle Fenestra Hook for Ear Surgery - Specification First Revision
62.
 IS 9480:2024
Shea 39 s Pattern Left and Right Elevators For Ear Surgery - Specification First Revision
63.
 IS 9526:2024
Crocodile Jaw Stapedectomy Scissors - Specification First Revision
64.
 IS 9544:2024
Round Cup Elongated Cup and Oval Cup Jaws Stapedectomy Forceps - Specification First Revision
65.
 IS 9558:1980
Reviewed In : 2023
Specification for gauge depth ptfe Teflon piston
66.
 IS 9564:2024
Serrated Smooth and Mc Gee Wire Closing Jaws Stapedectomy Forceps - Specification First Revision
67.
 IS 9718:2025
PTFE Piston Cutting Jig Specification First Revision