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A new ASTM International guide addresses variable labeling within the orthopedic implant industry. ASTM F2943 , Guide for Presentation of End User Labeling Information for Orthopedic Implants Used in Joint Arthroplasty, was developed by Subcommittee F04.22 on Arthroplasty , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . “During an orthopedic surgery, the…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 12-15, 2013, November Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Kent Jason Lowry, M.D., Ministry Medical Group, Rhinelander, Wis., Phone: 715-369-2300; klortho@newnorth.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9386
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A proposed new ASTM International standard will offer guidelines for selecting wood substrates for the evaluation of the weathering performance of architectural coatings, such as exterior paints, primers and deck finishes. The proposed standard, ASTM WK32654 , Practice for Selecting Wood Substrates for Weathering Evaluations of Architectural Coatings, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.42 on…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 23-25, 2013, in conjunction with D02 June meeting, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Technical Contact:, Marek Gnatowski, Ph.D., Polymer Engineering Co. Ltd., Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Phone: 604-298-7633; pecltd@telus.net , ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeff Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9363
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ASTM F2989 is a new ASTM International standard that covers unalloyed titanium components that are used for surgical implants. The new Specification for Metal Injection Molded Unalloyed Titanium Components for Surgical Implant Applications was developed by Subcommittee F04.12 on Metallurgical Materials , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . …, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 21-24, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Matthias Scharvogel, Element 22 GmbH, Kiel, Germany, Phone: +49-431-659-4620; matthias.scharvogel@element22.de, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9336
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There has long been a need within the tissue engineering/regenerative medicine sector for three-dimensional reference scaffolds to serve as physical standards for the materials that are used as beds for the growth of cell cultures. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has created such references, which will eventually be accompanied by a proposed ASTM International standard that…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 21-24, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Carl G. Simon Jr., Ph.D., Biosystems and Biomaterials Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md., Phone: 301-975-8574; carl.simon@nist.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9298
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A new ASTM International standard describes methods of preparing surfaces of hot-dip galvanized iron and steel for powder coating and the application of powder coating materials. The new standard, ASTM D7803 , Practice for Preparation of Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coated Iron and Steel Product and Hardware Surfaces for Powder Coating, was developed by Subcommittee D01.46 on Industrial Protective…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 23-25, 2013, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Technical Contact:, Thomas J. Langill, American Galvanizers Association, Centennial, Colo., Phone: 720-554-0900, ext. 14; tlangill@galvanizeit.org, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9291
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When applying coatings, paint brushes can shed filling material onto the coated surface. A new ASTM International standard describes a procedure for testing the shedding properties of both natural bristle and synthetic filament paint brushes. ASTM D7834 , Test Method for Filling Material Shedding of Paint Brushes, has been developed by Subcommittee D01.61 on Paint Application Tools , part of ASTM…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, June 23-24, 2013, June Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Gary DeCarr, Newell Rubbermaid, Huntersville, N.C., Phone: 704-987-4462; gary.decarr@shurline.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org , ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9288
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Many types of surgical implants and other medical devices are made of polymeric materials. A new ASTM standard covers the raw material properties for a high strength polymer used for surgical implants. ASTM F2820 , Specification for Polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) Polymers for Surgical Implant Applications, has been developed by ASTM International Subcommittee F04.11 on Polymeric Materials , part of…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, May 21-24, 2013, May Committee Week, Indianapolis, Ind., Technical Contact:, Jon P. Moseley, Ph.D., Wright Medical Technology Inc., Arlington, Tenn., Phone: 901-867-4414; jon.moseley@wmt.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720, ppicariello@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #9276
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Proposed ASTM standards for aerosol products and artists pastels are among the current activities of Subcommittee D01.57 on Artist Paints and Related Materials , part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications ., Aspiration Potential of Aerosol Products, Self-pressurized aerosol containers that contain 10 percent or more petroleum distillates and come out as a stream can present an aspiration risk, since inhaling such fluids has been associated with chemical pneumonia. A proposed new ASTM standard, ASTM WK37409 , Test Method for Measuring Aspiration Potential of Aerosol Products, is being developed to support the evaluation of such products to…, Artists Pastels, A proposed new standard, ASTM WK37916 , Specification for Artists Pastels, will provide the pastel industry with a benchmark standard to allow them to test colors so that pastels can withstand exposure to light without fading. “Being able to rely on a color to remain the same is important to an artist,” says Michael Skalka, conservation administrator for the Conservation Division, National…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, Jan. 27-29, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contacts:, (WK37409) Woodhall Stopford, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C., Phone: 916-286-5744, woodhall.stopford@duke.edu ; (WK37916) Michael Skalka, National Gallery of Art, Landover, Md., Phone: 202-842-6439; m-skalka@nga.gov, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeff Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9308
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A proposed new ASTM International test method will combine existing in-house methods for dirt pick-up resistance for architectural paints and stains in an effort to standardize testing for dirt repellency throughout the industry. The proposed standard, ASTM WK38233 , Test Method for Dirt Pick-Up Resistance for the Films of Architectural Paints and Stains, is currently being developed by…, ASTM Committee D01 Next Meeting:, Jan. 27-29, 2013, January Committee Week, Jacksonville, Fla., Technical Contact:, Amanda Andrews, Wacker Chemical Corporation, Adrian, Mich., Phone: 517-264-8680; amanda.andrews@wacker.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Jeffrey Adkins, Phone: 610-832-9738; jadkins@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9285
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A new ASTM International standard provides a much-needed methodology for determining the shelf life of various attributes of endovascular devices. The new standard, ASTM F2914 , Guide for Identification of Shelf-Life Test Attributes for Endovascular Devices, was developed by Subcommittee F04.30 on Cardiovascular Standards , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical…, ASTM Committee F04 Next Meeting:, Nov. 13-16, 2012, November Committee Week, Atlanta, Ga., Technical Contact:, Benjamin Gundale, Boston Scientific, Maple Grove, Minn., Phone: 763-494-2771; gundaleb@bsci.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Pat Picariello, Phone: 610-832-9720; ppicarie@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9264