1. Scope

1.1 This specification and test methods covers a mechanical characterization reference for hydrolytically degradable polymer resin (from this point on referenced as 'bioabsorbable') plates and screws for orthopedic internal fixation.

1.2 This specification establishes common terminology to describe the size and other physical characteristics of bioabsorbable implants and performance definitions related to the performance of bioabsorbable devices.

1.3 This specification establishes standard test methods to consistently measure performance-related mechanical characteristics of bioabsorbable devices when tested under defined conditions of pretreatment, temperature, humidity, and testing machine speed.

1.4 This specification may not be appropriate for all bioabsorbable devices. The user is cautioned to consider the appropriateness of the standard in view of the particular bioabsorbable device and its potential application.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines

E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing

E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With Specified Precision, the Average for a Characteristic of a Lot or Process

E1823 Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing

F116 Specification for Medical Screwdriver Bits

F382 Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates

F543 Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws

F565 Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments

F1088 Specification for Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate for Surgical Implantation

F1185 Specification for Composition of Hydroxylapatite for Surgical Implants

F1635 Test Method for in vitro Degradation Testing of Hydrolytically Degradable Polymer Resins and Fabricated Forms for Surgical Implants

F1839 Specification for Rigid Polyurethane Foam for Use as a Standard Material for Testing Orthopaedic Devices and Instruments

F1925 Specification for Semi-Crystalline Poly(lactide) Polymer and Copolymer Resins for Surgical Implants

ISO Standards

Keywords

absorbable; bend testing; bone plates; bone screw; conditioning; dimensions; insertion; pullout; shear; torsion; Absorbable/resorbable biomaterials; Fixation devices/applications ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)

DOI: 10.1520/F2502-05

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