This specification covers the requirements for the manufacture of wrought cobalt-20chromium-15tungsten-10nickel surgical fixation wire. The starting material, dimensions, and tolerances shall conform to the requirements specified. The surgical fixation wire is usually furnished in the bright-annealed condition. Mechanical properties of the surgical fixation wire such as tensile strength and elongation shall be determined.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the chemical, mechanical, and metallurgical requirements for the manufacture of wrought cobalt-20chromium-15tungsten-10nickel surgical fixation wire.

1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound values given in parentheses are for information only.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

USP Standards

ISO Standard

American Society for Quality Standard

Index Terms

fixation; L-605 alloy; mechanical properties; surgical implant; suture; tolerances; wire; wrought cobalt-chromium-tungsten-nickel alloy; Flexible surgical implant materials--specifications; Orthopaedic medical devices--specifications; Surgical implants--specifications; Suture wire; Wrought cobalt surgical implant alloys; Wrought surgical implant materials--specifications; Cobalt alloys (for surgical implants)--specifications; Cobalt-chromium surgical implant alloy--specifications; Fixation devices/applications;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)

Citing ASTM Standards

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