ASTM F86-01
Historical Standard: ASTM F86-01 Standard Practice for Surface Preparation and Marking of Metallic Surgical Implants
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F86
1. Scope
1.1 This practice provides a description of surface characteristics, methods of surface preparation, and methods of marking for metallic surgical implants. Marking nomenclature is not specified in this practice. Surface requirements and marking methods included in the implant specification shall take precedence over requirements listed in this practice, where appropriate.
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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
A380 Practice for Cleaning, Descaling, and Passivation of Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment, and Systems
A967 Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts
B600 Guide for Descaling and Cleaning Titanium and Titanium Alloy Surfaces
F983 Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Implant Components
Keywords
alkaline cleaners; cleaning; electropolishing; final inspections; markings; metal implants; passivation; surface treatments;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
DOI: 10.1520/F0086-01
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