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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
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A new ASTM International standard fills an industry need for damage resistance testing of sandwich constructions, a common composite structural configuration. ASTM D7766/D7766M , Practice for Damage Resistance Testing of Sandwich Constructions, was developed by Subcommittee D30.09 on Sandwich Construction , part of ASTM International Committee D30 on Composite Materials . “ASTM D7766/D7766M will…, Technical Contact:, Adam J. Sawicki, Boeing Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Phone: 610-591-2807; adam.j.sawicki@boeing.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, Phone: 610-832-9551; awiand@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org R elease #9195
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New functionalities in a particular group of orthopedic spinal devices will be addressed in a proposed new ASTM standard. ASTM WK34549 , Test Methods for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices with Integrated Fixation Components, is being developed by Subcommittee F04.25 on Spinal Devices , part of ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices . According to Andrew…
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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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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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A new ASTM International standard will answer industry’s need for determination of fatigue properties of open-hole composite laminates. ASTM D7615/D7615M , Practice for Open-Hole Fatigue Response of Polymer Matrix Composite Laminates, was developed by Subcommittee D30.05 on Structural Test Methods , part of ASTM International Committee D30 on Composite Materials . The purpose of ASTM D7615/D7615M…, ASTM Committee D30 Next Meeting:, Oct. 17-19, 2011, in conjunction with the Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, Fort Worth, Texas, Technical Contact:, Mark Chris, Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc., Dallas, Texas, Phone: 817-280-872; mchris@bellhelicopter.textron.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, Phone: 610-832-9551; awiand@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8914
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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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ASTM International Committee D30 on Composite Materials is currently developing a proposed new standard, ASTM WK30231 , Practice for Damage Resistance Testing of Sandwich Constructions, which will be the first industry standard to cover this topic. “Committee D30 has published standards for damage resistance testing of composite laminates, namely ASTM D6264 and ASTM D7136, but does not have…, ASTM Committee D30 Next Meeting:, March 2-4, 2011, in conjunction with CMH17, Kansas City, Mo., Technical Contac, t: Adam Sawicki, Boeing Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Phone: 610-591-2807; adam.j.sawicki@boeing.com, ASTM Staff Contact:, Ashley Wiand, Phone: 610-832-9551; awiand@astm.org, ASTM PR Contact:, Barbara Schindler, Phone: 610-832-9603; bschindl@astm.org Release #8775