Recognized standard

F732-17

FDA recognition 11-342 · ASTM · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-342
Designation F732-17
Title Standard Test Method for Wear Testing of Polymeric Materials Used in Total Joint Prostheses
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 2, Class 3, HDE
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method describes a laboratory method for evaluating the wear properties of combinations of materials that are being considered for use as bearing surfaces of human total joint prostheses. The body of this test method contains general methods which apply to all types of prosthesis wear…

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