Standard Test Method for Determining the Flexural Stiffness of Medical Textiles

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

01-03-2018

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

This test method covers the measurement of flexural stiffness properties of medical textiles (for example, surgical mesh, films, and membranes). Bending length is measured and flexural rigidity is calculated.

1.1This test method covers the measurement of flexural stiffness properties of medical textiles (for example, surgical mesh, films, and membranes). Bending length is measured and flexural rigidity is calculated.

1.2This test method may be used for absorbable or non-absorbable medical textiles.

1.3This test method measures the flexural stiffness at room temperature in air and, if used directly, may not provide an accurate measure of in-vivo behavior for implantable medical textiles.

1.4This test method is not suitable for testing tubular samples.

1.5The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. Values in parentheses are for information only.

1.6This 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.7This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	F 04
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	6
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 3260 : 2017

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