The scope of the Committee shall be the development of standardized nomenclature and definitions of terms, test methods, recommended practices, guides, specifications and performance standards for medical and surgical materials and devices. The Committee will encourage research in this field and sponsor symposia, workshops and publications to facilitate the development of such standards. The Committee will promote liaison with other ASTM Committees and other organizations with mutual interests.
musculoskeletal joint replacement; orthopedic device; metal-on-metal hip prosthesis; metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty; modular acetabular system; cobalt-28 % chromium-6 % molybdenum alloy; metal ions, ICP-MS
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The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Date Initiated: 08-01-2012
Technical Contact: Leslie Gilbertson
Item: 001
Ballot: F04.22 (12-03)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 016
Ballot: F04 (15-04)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 003
Ballot: F04.22 (15-05)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 001
Ballot: F04.22 (16-04)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 003
Ballot: F04.22 (17-04)
Status: Negative Votes Need Resolution