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ASTM International News
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Spores for Fighting Disease
A new ASTM standard provides an easy-to-perform test method for growing different strains of Clostridium difficile spores, which are used by microbiologists to evaluate antimicrobial drugs. Spore crops grown using the test method (soon to be ...
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TTIP and dancing elephants
On July 8 of this year, in Washington, D.C., the United States and the European Union launched negotiations on a proposed free trade agreement called the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, or TTIP. While the two parties have negotiated ...
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ASTM F2914 - 12 Standard Guide for Identification of Shelf-life Test Attributes for Endovascular Devices
The purpose of this guide is to provide a procedure for determining the appropriate attributes to evaluate in a shelf-life study for an endovascular device. 1. Scope 1.1 This guide addresses the determination of ...
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ASTM D5151 - 06(2011) Standard Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves
This test method is designed to detect holes that leak water and thereby compromise the usefulness of the glove. This test method is suitable and designed as a reference method to evaluate samples of medical gloves. 1. Scope 1.1 This test ...
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ASTM D6124 - 06(2011) Standard Test Method for Residual Powder on Medical Gloves
This test method is designed to determine the amount of residual powder and non-powder solids found on medical gloves. This test method is suitable and designed as a reference method to evaluate samples of medical gloves. The mass found using ...
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ASTM E1025 - 11 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping Classification of Hole-Type Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology
This practice covers the design, material grouping classification, and manufacture of hole-type image quality indicators (IQI) used to indicate the quality of X-ray and gamma-ray radiologic images. This abstract is a brief ...
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ASTM F1044 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear Testing of Calcium Phosphate Coatings and Metallic Coatings
The shear test method is recommended for shear testing of calcium phosphate and metallic/substrate combinations and can provide information on the adhesive or cohesive strength of coatings under a uniaxial shear stress. The test method may be ...
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ASTM F1160 - 05(2011)e1 Standard Test Method for Shear and Bending Fatigue Testing of Calcium Phosphate and Metallic Medical and Composite Calcium Phosphate/Metallic Coatings
The shear and bending fatigue tests are used to determine the effect of variations in material, geometry, surface condition, stress, and so forth, on the fatigue resistance of coated metallic materials subjected to direct stress for up to 107 ...
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ASTM F1582 - 98(2011) Standard Terminology Relating to Spinal Implants
1. Scope 1.1 This terminology covers basic terms and considerations for spinal implant devices and their mechanical analyses. 2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) ASTM Standards E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical ...
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ASTM F2180 - 02(2011)e1 Standard Specification for Metallic Implantable Strands and Cables
This specification covers the materials, dimensional tolerances, constructions, and mechanical properties for standard metallic implantable strands and cables. Materials shall be manufactured using equivalent size wires in the ...
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ASTM F2267 - 04(2011) Standard Test Method for Measuring Load Induced Subsidence of Intervertebral Body Fusion Device Under Static Axial Compression
Intervertebral body fusion devices are generally simple geometric shaped devices, which are often porous or hollow in nature. Their function is to support the anterior column of the spine to facilitate arthrodesis of the motion ...
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ASTM F2346 - 05(2011) Standard Test Methods for Static and Dynamic Characterization of Spinal Artificial Discs
Artificial intervertebral discs are orthopaedic implants that replace degenerated natural intervertebral discs. Their function is to support the anterior column of the spine while allowing motion at the operated level. These test ...
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ASTM E2709 - 11 Standard Practice for Demonstrating Capability to Comply with an Acceptance Procedure
This practice considers inspection procedures that may involve multiple-stage sampling, where at each stage one can decide to accept or to continue sampling, and the decision to reject is deferred until the last stage. At ...
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ASTM F136 - 11 Standard Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial) Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56401)
This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for wrought annealed titanium-6aluminum-4vanadium ELI (extra low interstitial) alloy (R56401) to be used in the manufacture of surgical ...
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ASTM F755 - 99(2011) Standard Specification for Selection of Porous Polyethylene for Use in Surgical Implants
This specification covers the raw material and final product requirements, and the associated test methods for the selection of porous high density and ultra high molecular weight polyethylenes intended for use in ...
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ASTM F1855 - 00(2011) Standard Specification for Polyoxymethylene (Acetal) for Medical Applications
This specification covers polyoxymethylene (acetal) resin for medical applications. This specification provides requirements and associated test methods for a form of this thermoplastic which is intended for use ...
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ASTM F2038 - 00(2011) Standard Guide for Silicone Elastomers, Gels, and Foams Used in Medical Applications Part I—Formulations and Uncured Materials
4.1 This guide is intended to provide guidance for the specification and selection of silicone materials for medical device applications. Silicone manufacturers supplying materials to the medical device ...
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ASTM F2042 - 00(2011) Standard Guide for Silicone Elastomers, Gels, and Foams Used in Medical Applications Part II—Crosslinking and Fabrication
This guide is intended to provide guidance for the specification and selection of fabrication methods for silicones used in medical devices. It also provides guidance relative to testing that might be ...
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ASTM F2091 - 01(2012) Standard Specification for Acetabular Prostheses
This specification covers acetabular resurfacing devices used to provide a functioning articulation between the bones of the acetabulum and the femur. Acetabular prostheses included within the scope of ...
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ASTM E2699 - 11 Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Digital Radiographic (DR) Test Methods
Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of digital X-ray test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM ...