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Participation is welcome in a task group that is developing a proposed new ASTM International standard for manufacturers of vascular graft tissue engineered medical products. WK21657 , Guide for Characterization and Assessment of Vascular Graft Tissue Engineered Medical Products (TEMPs), is being developed by a task group under the jurisdiction of subcommittee F04.04 on Tissue Engineered Medical…
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The use of rolling devices can provide a means to evaluate the adhesion of weather seals, for quality control in new installations, general evaluation of existing installations, and the investigation of water and air leakage through building enclosures. In order to better facilitate the use of rolling devices, ASTM International Committee C24 on Building Seals and Sealants is developing a…
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Subcommittees F04.41 - F04.46 , which deal with Tissue Engineered Medical Products (TEMPs), part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, will meet Oct. 27-28 at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, United Kingdom. The meeting will focus on the ongoing development of several proposed TEMPs-related standards. Several TEMPS standards are…
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The ASTM standard that describes the environmental assessment needs of parties involved in the acquisition of forestland and rural property has been revised. The revision is an important step toward making ASTM E2247 , Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process for Forestland or Rural Property, compliant with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
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A new ASTM International standard provides testing procedures for devices that can be used to treat spinal disorders while allowing for continued joint movement. The standard, ASTM F2624 , Test Method for Static, Dynamic and Wear Assessment of Extra-Discal Spinal Motion-Preserving Implants, was developed by Subcommittee F04.25 on Spinal Devices, part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical…
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Vapor intrusion from contaminated soil and groundwater into structures can potentially create significant liability and have a material impact on property value. Because of this, accurately determining whether a property has vapor intrusion issues is a concern for property owners, prospective purchasers and environmental professionals conducting due diligence. ASTM International Committee E50 on…
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Technical advancements in both tissue engineering and bone substitute materials have resulted in a great increase in the number of tissue-engineered medical products available on the market. Many of these new products are mineral-based, often using calcium phosphate scaffolds. While there are some general standards on scaffolds in tissue-engineered medical products, a comprehensive standard on…
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ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is developing a proposed new standard that will help the medical device industry with the measurement and reporting of vascular stent radial stiffness and strength. The proposed standard, WK15227 , Test Methods for Radial Stiffness and Strength of Balloon Expandable Stents, is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee F04…
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Information on light nonaqueous-phase liquids and their impact on the environment has grown significantly in the last 20 years. This accumulation of knowledge means that different remediation strategies are now available for sites that contain these substances. In order to facilitate decision making, ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment has developed a new standard, E 2531…
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ASTM International Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management, and Corrective Action is seeking participation in the development of a proposed new standard, WK15256, Guide for Investigation of Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Equipment Problems and Releases. The proposed guide, under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E50.04 on Corrective Action, is intended to assist with the…