The requirements in this practice are intended to control the quality of the radiographic image of cast metallic surgical implants and related weldments.

1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the procedure for radiographic testing of cast metallic surgical implants and related weldments.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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

E94 Guide for Radiographic Examination

E192 Reference Radiographs of Investment Steel Castings for Aerospace Applications

E1030 Test Method for Radiographic Examination of Metallic Castings

E1320 Reference Radiographs for Titanium Castings

E2660 Digital Reference Images for Investment Steel Castings for Aerospace Applications

E2669 Digital Reference Images for Titanium Castings

F2895 Practice for Digital Radiography of Cast Metallic Implants

Keywords

Radiographic examination--surgical materials/applications; Testing methods--surgical implants; Welding/welds;

ICS Code

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

Citing ASTM Standards

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