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13781 Second edition 2017-07

FDA recognition 8-479 · ISO · Materials

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Recognition number 8-479
Designation 13781 Second edition 2017-07
Title Implants for surgery - Homopolymers, copolymers and blends on poly(lactide) - In vitro degradation testing
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Sep 17, 2018
Scope (excerpt) This document describes methods for the determination of chemical and mechanical changes in poly(lactide)-based homopolymers, copolymers and/or blends induced under in vitro degradation testing conditions. This document covers polymers based on L-lactide, D-lactide, and/or D, L-lactide monomeric…

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