ASTM-F565 › Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
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Scope
1.1 This practice covers recommended procedures for the handling of orthopedic implants and instruments.
1.2 Hospital receiving personnel, central supply personnel, operating room personnel, surgeons, and occasionally other individuals will handle orthopedic implants and instruments. All personnel should be informed of recommended care and handling procedures to prevent damage of orthopedic implants and instruments.
1.3 This practice does not cover producer level handling and packaging procedures.
1.4 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.
Keywords
handling of implants; instruments; material handling
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
13.01 (Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices)
To find similar documents by classification:
11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials Including surgical dressings, sutures, etc.)
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Document Number
ASTM-F0565-21
Revision Level
2021 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
April 16, 2021
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
F04.21