Recognized standard

5834-3 Second edition 2019-02

FDA recognition 8-495 · ISO · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-495
Designation 5834-3 Second edition 2019-02
Title Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 3: Accelerated ageing methods
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies a test method for investigating the oxidative stability of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials as a function of processing and sterilization method. This document describes a laboratory method for accelerated ageing of UHMWPE specimens and components…

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