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One of the most important characteristics of a curved surgical needle is how easily it can pass through tissue. This characteristic, known as penetration force, is important for several reasons, which include minimizing scarring and dealing with highly communicable diseases such as hepatitis. ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices is currently developing a…
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There are currently several uses of alloy UNS R56320 in surgical applications and implants, but the only ASTM surgical standard for the alloys covers tubing [ ASTM F2146 , Specification for Wrought Titanium-3Aluminum-2.5Vanadium Alloy Seamless Tubing for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R56320)]. A proposed new ASTM standard will reflect the more widespread use of UNS R56320. ASTM WK34079 ,…
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ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides, Antimicrobials and Alternative Control Methods invites all interested parties to join a new task group on biorationals. The task group is under the jurisdiction of Subcommittee E35.22 on Pesticide Formulations and Delivery Systems . The primary purpose of the task group will be to define products being marketed as biorationals. In response to ever-…
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Epifluorescence microscopes are used to generate fluorescence intensity images in several biology applications. A proposed new ASTM International standard will provide guidance on how to set up an experiment that uses an epifluorescence microscope to ensure that the imaging measurements are quantitative. The proposed standard will also provide guidance on how to use benchmarks to allow…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 15-18, 2011, November Committee Week, Tampa, Fla., Technical Contact:, John Elliot, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 310-975-8551; jelliott@nist.gov, 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 #8945
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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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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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Previously known as Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Methods, E35 is now titled Committee on Pesticides, Antimicrobials and Alternative Control Methods to include reference to development of methods for testing efficacy of antimicrobial formulations. E35’s new name will provide industry with a better understanding of the complete scope and focus of the committee. In addition,…
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As the use of antimicrobial agents in both medical and consumer settings continues to grow, there is real concern that targeted and peripheral microbial populations will develop survival strategies that would make them harder to eradicate when found in disease or spoilage situations. According to J. Stephen Richards, a research fellow at Johnson & Johnson and a member of ASTM International…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 11-14, 2011, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, J. Stephen Richards, Johnson & Johnson, Skillman, N.J., Phone: 908-874-1424; srichar5@its.jnj.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8778
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New Test Methods Cover Time-Kill Procedure, Palmar Hand Contamination Method, Subcommittee E35.15 on Antimicrobial Agents, part of ASTM International Committee E35 on Pesticides and Alternative Control Agents, has recently approved two new standards that will primarily be used by manufacturers of hand soaps and contract testing laboratories. The first of these standards, ASTM E2783 , Test Method for Assessment of Antimicrobial Activity for Water Miscible Compounds Using a…, ASTM Committee E35 Next Meeting:, April 11-14, 2011, April Committee Week, Anaheim, Calif., Technical Contact:, Andrea Waggoner, Henkel Consumer Goods Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., Phone: 480-754-6242; andrea.waggoner@us.henkel.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jennifer Rodgers, Phone: 610-832-9694; jrodgers@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8769
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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…