Recognized standard

F3129-24

FDA recognition 11-412 · ASTM · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-412
Designation F3129-24
Title Standard Guide for Characterization of Material Loss from Conical Taper Junctions in Total Joint Prostheses
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Dec 23, 2024
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide specifies a method to measure the surface features, such as hills and valleys, and to estimate the in vivo material loss from the conical taper junctions, such as the femoral head/stem junction or adapter sleeve from explanted modular hip prosthesis, modular knee, or shoulder joints…

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