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BS 7253-3:1990

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

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Non-metallic materials for surgical implants Specification for surgical implants made of heat-vulcanized silicone elastomer

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

27-09-2012

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-05-1990

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Foreword
Committees responsible
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. Extraneous material
4. Chemical and biological properties
5. Sterility
6. Packaging and marking
Appendices
A. Guidance on materials used in the manufacture of
    implants made of silicone elastomer
B. Method of measurement of extractable matter
C. Method of measurement of the buffering capacity of
    an extract of an implant
D. Method of measurement of residual platinum
E. Method of measurement of residual peroxides
F. Method of measurement of ultraviolet absorbance of
    extract of an implant
Tables
1. Maximum limits for extractable matter
2. Maximum limits for trace metal content of implant

Requirements for chemical and biological properties, sterility, marking and packaging of surgical implants consisting solely of silicone elastomer obtained after vulcanization by the application of heat and after post-curing if appropriate.

Committee
CH/150/1
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 87/54939 DC and BS 3531-16(1985). (09/2005) Inactive for the new design. (12/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

BS 7254-2:1990 Orthopaedic implants Specification for general requirements for materials and finish

BS 5736-6:1983 Evaluation of medical devices for biological hazards Methods of test for sensitization; assessment of the potential of medical devices to produce delayed contact dermatitis
BS 1752:1983 Specification for laboratory sintered or fritted filters including porosity grading
BS 6324-2:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of terms relating to mechanics
BS 5736-4:1981 Evaluation of medical devices for biological hazards Method of test for intracutaneous reactivity of extracts from medical devices
BS 5736-5:1982 Evaluation of medical devices for biological hazards Method of test for systemic toxicity; assessment of pyrogenicity in rabbits of extracts from medical devices
BS 6324-1:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of general medical terms
BS 5736-3:1981 Evaluation of medical devices for biological hazards Method of test for systemic toxicity; assessment of acute toxicity of extracts from medical devices
BS 7254-1:1990 Orthopaedic implants Specification for marking, packaging and labelling
BS 6324-4:1983 Terms relating to surgical implants Glossary of orthopaedic surgical terms

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