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Standard Specification for Unalloyed Tantalum for Surgical Implant Applications (UNS R05200, UNS R05400)
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Scope
1.1 This specification covers the requirements for unalloyed tantalum sheet, rod, and wire used for the manufacture of surgical implants.
1.2 The material has been subjected to animal implant studies and has been shown to produce a well-characterized level of biological response that is equal to or less than that produced by the reference material when tested by the procedures of Practice
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The metric equivalents of inch-pound units may be approximate.
Keywords
metals (for surgical impants); orthopaedic medical devices; tantalum; ICS Number Code 11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics)
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Document Number
ASTM-F560
Revision Level
ADOPT WITHDRAWN
Status
Cancelled
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
Sept. 11, 2012
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
1 page
Committee Number
F04.12