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Work Item: ASTM WK18443 - Revision of F1925 - 99(2005) Standard Specification for Virgin Poly(L-Lactic Acid) Resin for Surgical Implants


Active Standard: F1925 - 09

Developed by Subcommittee: F04.11 | Committee F04 Home | Contact Staff Manager



1. Rationale

Revise document to include provisions for thermal characterization and inclusion of other relevant language from both F2313 (WK16460) and F2579 (WK9069). Revise Title, Scope, and relevant sections to encompass crystalline l-lactide based homopolymers and copolymers. Review current content for its suitability to the standards intended use.

Keywords

PLLA; poly(L-lactic acid); polylactide; virgin polymer; ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics); 83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)

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Work Item Status:
Date Initiated:01-30-2008
Technical Contact: Byron Hayes

Item: 001
Ballot: F04 (09-02)
Status: Ballot Item Approved as F1925-2009 and Pending Publication

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