Recognized standard

11491 First edition 2017-07

FDA recognition 11-338 · ISO · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-338
Designation 11491 First edition 2017-07
Title Implants for surgery - Determination of impact resistance of ceramic femoral heads for hip joint prostheses
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Sep 17, 2018
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies two alternative test methods for determining the impact resistance of ceramic femoral heads for hip joint prostheses.

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