Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-04-2021

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1This practice covers recommended procedures for the handling of orthopedic implants and instruments.

1.2Hospital 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 to orthopedic implants and instruments.

1.3This practice does not cover producer level handling and packaging procedures.

1.4The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

1.5This 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.

1.6This 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	Standard Practice
Pages	3
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM F 565 : 2004 : R2018

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