Standard Specification for Selection of Porous Polyethylene for Use in Surgical Implants

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ASTM	12/01/2019	4

Category: ASTM

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ASTM F755 – Standard Specification for Selection of Porous Polyethylene for Use in Surgical Implants

1.1 This specification covers the properties and test methods for porous high-density-polyethylene (HDPE) and porous ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene (UHMWPE) intended for use in surgical implants. The porous polyethylene may be used as a free-standing product or as a coating on a substrate in non-loaded applications.