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New ASTM Standard Covers Polymeric Raw Materials Used in Manufacture of Surgical Implants
2013-01-16 06:00:00| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
ASTM F2820, Specification for PEKK Polymers for Surgical Implant Applications, specifies allowable ranges for composition, mechanical, and physical properties, as well as acceptable quality control practices, for PEKK polymers used in medical devices. Each factor covered by standard is important in assuring that materials used will perform as expected. In addition, using materials that meet requirements of ASTM F2820 can reduce or eliminate need for animal testing for these materials. This story is related to the following:Trade Associations
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