ASTM F1264 / ASTM F383

Intramedullary fixation devices

ASTM F1541

External devices

ASTM F2180

Cables

ASTM F2502

Absorbable plates and screws

ASTM F3437

Small bone plates

ASTM F382

Plate bending

ASTM F384

Angled fracture device

Icon of the ASTM F543 bone screw test

ASTM F543

Bone screws

ASTM F564

Staples

ASTM F897

Fretting corrosion of osteosynthesis plates and screws

PI-19

Gliding nail

PI-82

Screw compression force

ASTM F2502

Absorbable plates and screws

Normative References

ASTM F2502: Standard Specification and Test Methods for Absorbable Plates and Screws for Internal Fixation Implants.

This specification and the associated test methods outline the mechanical characterization of plates and screws made from one or more hydrolytically degradable polymer resins or resin composites designed for orthopedic internal fixation. The testing approach is based on ASTM F543 and F382, with a particular emphasis on the properties of absorbable materials.

For this test, the pH value must be constantly monitored. Even slight shifts can influence the behavior or material response, leading to unreliable results. Maintaining a stable chemical environment isn’t just a box to check—it’s a continuous task that demands vigilance and control.

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