ASTM F 565 : 2026
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
English
01-02-2026
| Committee |
F 04
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| DocumentType |
Standard Practice
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| Pages |
3
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| PublisherName |
American Society for Testing and Materials
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
1.1This practice covers recommended procedures for the handling of orthopedic implants and instruments.
1.2This practice does not cover producer level handling and packaging procedures.
1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4This 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.
1.5This 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.
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