ASTM F703-96(2002)e1
Historical Standard: ASTM F703-96(2002)e1 Standard Specification for Implantable Breast Prostheses
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F703
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for silicone gel-filled, saline inflatable silicone gel-filled, and saline inflatable, smooth-shell implantable breast prostheses intended for use in surgical reconstruction, augmentation, or replacement of the breast.
1.2 Limitations This specification does not cover custom fabricated implantable breast prostheses.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
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
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers--Tension
D1349 Practice for Rubber--Standard Temperatures for Testing
F748 Practice for Selecting Generic Biological Test Methods for Materials and Devices
F1251 Terminology Relating to Polymeric Biomaterials in Medical and Surgical Devices
F2038 Guide for Silicone Elastomers, Gels, and Foams Used in Medical Applications Part I--Formulations and Uncured Materials
F2042 Guide for Silicone Elastomers, Gels, and Foams Used in Medical Applications Part II--Crosslinking and Fabrication
F2051 Specification for Implantable Saline Filled Breast Prosthesis
Other Documents
ISO/AAMI/ANSI10993-1 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices--Part 1: Evaluation and Testing Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.Keywords
breast prosthesis; gel-saline prosthesis; implant; saline inflatable prosthesis; silicone elastomer; silicone gel prosthesis; soft tissue implant;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
DOI: 10.1520/F0703-96R02E01
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