ASTMF382–99;RJM4MI05OQ__.pdfVIP

NOTICE: This standard has either been superceded and replaced by a new version or discontinued. Contact ASTM International () for the latest information. Designation: F 382 – 99 Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 382; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. 1. Scope F 67 Specification for Unalloyed Titanium for Surgical 1.1 This standard is intended to provide a comprehensive Implant Applications2 reference for bone plates used in the surgical internal fixation F 75 Specification for Cast Cobalt-Chromium-Molybdenum of the skeletal system. The standard establishes consistent Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications2 methods to classify, define the geometric characteristics, and F 86 Practice for Surface Preparation and Marking of Me- performance characteristics of bone plates. The standard also tallic Surgical Implants2 presents a catalog of standard specifications that specify F 90 Specification for Wrought Cobalt-Chromium- material; labeling and handling requirements; and standard test Tungsten-Nickel Alloy for Surgical Implant Applications2 methods for measuring performance related mechanical char- F 136 Specification for Wrought Titanium 6Al-4V