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A new ASTM International standard will add opportunities for metal injection molded (MIM) medical manufacturers to use materials other than castings and wrought products to develop implants with similar properties at reduced costs. ASTM F2885 , Specification for Metal Injection Molded Titanium-6Aluminum-4Vanadium Components for Surgical Implant Applications, was developed by Subcommittee F04.12…
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Rope rescue uses various types of ropes and other specialized equipment to reach victims and return them safely from dangerous urban or wilderness environments. While a basic level ASTM standard for rope rescue does exist (F2752, Guide for Training for Level I Rope Rescue (R1) Rescuer Endorsement), there has been a need for intermediate operations and advanced technician level standards. These…, Technical Contact:, Sarah Stokesbury, SRA International, Inc., Denver, Colo., Phone: 703-919-9836; sarah_stokesbury@sra.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O’Toole, 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8904
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Hydrogels are highly hydrated polymer networks that will play an increasingly important role in the realm of regenerative medicine over the next decade. The reason for the growth of hydrogels is twofold: • Advances in polymer synthesis enable the manufacture of tailored, environmentally sensitive gels; and • A paradigm shift in tissue engineering toward using the body as a bioreactor to repair…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-18, 2011, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, Melissa Mather, University of Nottingham, Great Britain, Phone: +011-44-5951-5337; melissa.mather@nottingham.ac.uk, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicarie@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8882
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The latest in a series of ASTM International standards developed for the characterization of mobile bearing knees prior to implementation has now been approved by ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices. The new standard, ASTM F2777 , Test Method for Evaluating Knee Bearing (Tibial Insert) Endurance and Deformation Under High Flexion, is under the…
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Evaluating potential irritant effects to skin is an important part of the overall safety assessment of many consumer products, including feminine hygiene products, fabrics and diapers. The normal use of these products involves contact with the skin, while continuous friction through normal movement can result in mechanical irritation. A new ASTM International standard can now be used to test both…
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Subcommittee F04.25 on Spinal Devices has been proactive in developing and advancing standards that can be used by the medical community for testing prosthetic devices in their early stages of development. The latest F04.25 standard to provide this opportunity is ASTM F2790 , Practice for Static and Dynamic Characterization of Motion Preserving Lumbar Total Facet Prostheses. Subcommittee F04.25…
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ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is developing two new proposed standards that will be used in the field of arthroplasty. Arthroplasties are surgical procedures that resurface, remodel, rebuild or replace arthritic or dysfunctional sites of the body with optimal goals including pain alleviation, a return to full range of motion, improvement in…
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Two new ASTM International standards on rescue litters and fixed anchorages will contribute to the safety and efficiency of search and rescue operations. Both standards were developed by Subcommittee F32.01 on Equipment, Testing and Maintenance, part of ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue., BASKET TYPE RESCUE LITTERS, Until the development of ASTM F2821 , Test Methods for Basket Type Rescue Litters, there had not been a standardized means for manufacturers to test these rescue devices, according to John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and an F32 member. “ASTM F2821 was developed because there was no standard available that allowed manufacturers to test litter products in the same way,” says…, FIXED ANCHORAGES, According to McKently, the impetus for the development of ASTM F2822 , Specification for Fixed Anchorages Installed on Structures Used for Rope Rescue Training, was similar to that of ASTM F2821. In this case, the standard was developed to provide minimum strength requirements for anchorages permanently installed or attached to training towers or other structures used for rope rescue training. “…, ASTM Committee F32 Next Meeting:, Nov. 7-10, in conjunction with the International Technical Rescue Symposium, Golden, Colo., Technical Contact:, John McKently, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Glendale, Calif., Phone: 818-247-3209; jmckently@earthlink.net, ASTM Staff Contact:, Thomas O'Toole, Phone: 610-832-9739; totoole@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8654
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In order to address highly variable labeling within the orthopedic implant industry, ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is developing a proposed new standard that will create a uniform labeling system for implant manufacturers. The proposed new standard, ASTM WK27458 , Guide for Presentation of End-User Information on Implant Package Labeling, is under…
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ASTM International Committee F32 on Search and Rescue is currently developing a number of proposed new standards. Two of the proposed standards under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and Operations are WK23984 , Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder, and WK24699, Guide for Training for Land SAR as a Level 1 Out of Area Disaster Responder.…