Recognized standard

F3161-16

FDA recognition 11-308 · ASTM · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-308
Designation F3161-16
Title Standard Test Method for Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of Metallic Orthopaedic Total Knee Femoral Components under Closing Conditions
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Jun 27, 2016
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This standard establishes requirements and considerations for the numerical simulation of metallic orthopaedic cemented and cementless total knee femoral components using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) techniques for the estimation of stresses and strains. This standard is only applicable to…

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