Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Metallic Angled Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Devices

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1.1 These specifications and test methods provide a comprehensive reference for angled devices used in the surgical internal fixation of the skeletal system. This standard establishes consistent methods to classify and define the geometric and performance characteristics of angled devices. This standard also presents a catalog of standard specifications that specify material, labeling, and handling requirements, and standard test methods for measuring performance related mechanical characteristics determined to be important to the in vivo performance of angled devices.
1.2 It is not the intention of this standard to define levels of performance of case-specific clinical performance for angled devices, as insufficient knowledge is available to predict the consequences of their use in individual patients for specific activities of daily living. Futhermore, this standard does not describe or specify specific designs for angled devices used in the surgical internal fixation of the skeletal system.
1.3 This standard may not be appropriate for all types of angled devices. The user is cautioned to consider the appropriateness of this standard in view of a particular angled device and its potential application.Note 1
This standard is not intended to address intramedullary hip screw nails or other angled devices without a sideplate.
1.4 This standard includes the following test methods used in determining the following angled device mechanical performance characteristics:
1.4.1 Standard test method for single cycle compression bend testing of metallic angled orthopedic fracture fixation devices (see ).
1.4.2 Standard test method for determining the bending fatigue properties of metallic angled orthopedic fracture fixation devices (see ).
1.5 Unless otherwise indicated, the values stated in SI units shall be regarded as the standard.Note 2
There is currently no ISO standard that is either similar to equivalent to this standard.
1.6 This test method describes methods for bending fatigue testing in order to determine intrinsic structural properties of metallic angled devices. The test method may be used to determine the fatigue life at a specific or over a range of maximum bending moment levels or to estimate the fatigue strength for a specified number of fatigue cycles of an angled device.
1.7 This test method is intended to provide a means to mechanically characterize different angled device designs. This test method does not define angled device performance levels since these characteristics are driven by patient-specific clinical requirements.
1.8 UnitsThe values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
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 to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.Note 3
Currently, there is no ISO standard that is similar, or equivalent, to this test method.

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Designation: F 384 – 06
Standard Specifications and Test Methods for
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Metallic Angled Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Devices
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F384; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
NOTE 2—There is currently no ISO standard that is either similar to
1. Scope
equivalent to this standard.
1.1 These specifications and test methods provide a com-
prehensive reference for angled devices used in the surgical
2. Referenced Documents
internal fixation of the skeletal system. This standard estab-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
lishes consistent methods to classify and define the geometric
E4 Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
and performance characteristics of angled devices. This stan-
E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
dard also presents a catalog of standard specifications that
E122 Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate,
specify material, labeling, and handling requirements, and
With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for a
standard test methods for measuring performance related
Characteristic of a Lot or Process
mechanicalcharacteristicsdeterminedtobeimportanttothe in
F67 Specification for Unalloyed Titanium, for Surgical
vivo performance of angled devices.
Implant Applications (UNS R50250, UNS R50400, UNS
1.2 It is not the intention of this standard to define levels of
R50550, UNS R50700),
performance of case-specific clinical performance for angled
F75 SpecificationforCobalt-28Chromium-6Molybdenum
devices, as insufficient knowledge is available to predict the
Alloy Castings and Casting Alloy for Surgical Implants
consequences of their use in individual patients for specific
(UNS R30075)
activities of daily living. Futhermore, this standard does not
F90 Specification for Wrought Cobalt-20Chromium-
describe or specify specific designs for angled devices used in
15Tungsten-10Nickel Alloy for Surgical Implant Applica-
the surgical internal fixation of the skeletal system.
tions (UNS R30605)
1.3 This standard may not be appropriate for all types of
F136 Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-
angled devices. The user is cautioned to consider the appro-
4Vanadium ELI (Extra Low Interstitial)Alloy for Surgical
priatenessofthisstandardinviewofaparticularangleddevice
Implant Applications (UNS R56401)
and its potential application.
F138 Specification for Wrought 18Chromium-14Nickel-
NOTE 1—This standard is not intended to address intramedullary hip 2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Bar and Wire for Surgical
screw nails or other angled devices without a sideplate.
Implants (UNS S31673)
F139 Specification for Wrought 18Chromium-14Nickel-
1.4 This standard includes the following test methods used
2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Sheet and Strip for Surgi-
in determining the following angled device mechanical perfor-
cal Implants (UNS S31673)
mance characteristics:
F382 Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone
1.4.1 Standard test method for single cycle compression
Plates
bend testing of metallic angled orthopedic fracture fixation
F543 Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical
devices (see Annex A1).
Bone Screws
1.4.2 Standard test method for determining the bending
F565 Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Im-
fatigue properties of metallic angled orthopedic fracture fixa-
plants and Instruments
tion devices (see Annex A2).
F620 Specification for Alpha Plus Beta Titanium Alloy
1.5 Unless otherwise indicated, the values stated in SI units
Forgings for Surgical Implants
shall be regarded as the standard.
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These specifications and test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM
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Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices and are the direct For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
responsibility of Subcommittee F04.21 on Osteosynthesis. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2006. Published February 2006. Originally Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
approved in 1973. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as F384–00. the ASTM website.
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F384–06
FIG. 1 Diagram Illustrating Compression Hip Screw Angled Devices
F621 SpecificationforStainlessSteelForgingsforSurgical
Implants
F983 Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Im-
plant Components
F1295 Specification for Wrought Titanium-6Aluminum-
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