ASTM-F648 2000

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F648-00 Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants

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ASTM	2000	8

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Description

ASTM F648-00

Historical Standard: Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants

ASTM F648

Scope

1.1 This specification covers ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene powder (UHMWPE) intended for use in surgical implants.

1.2 The requirements of this specification apply to UHMWPE in two forms. One is virgin polymer powder (Section 4). The second is any form fabricated from this powder from which a finished product is subsequently produced (Section 5). This specification addresses material characteristics and does not apply to the packaged and sterilized finished implant.

1.3 The provisions of Specification D4020 apply. Special requirements detailed in this specification are added to describe material which will be used in surgical implants.

1.4 The biological response to polyethylene in soft tissue and bone has been well characterized by a history of clinical use (1,2,3) and by laboratory studies (4,5,6).

1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

fabricated forms; powdered form; ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene

ICS Code

ICS Number Code n/a

DOI: 10.1520/F0648-00

Additional information

Standard Title	F648-00 Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants
Published Code	ASTM
Publication Date	2000
Pages Count	8