The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) determines the compressive properties of porous metals in compliance with the ISO 13314 testing standard. Manufacturers revere porous metals for their high permeability, high surface area, high strength, and customizability. Our mechanical testing lab conducts tests on metals to determine their properties and suitability for use in various types of products, including medical devices.
What is ISO 13314?
The International Organization for Standardization developed ISO 13314 as a resource for experts evaluating the compressive properties of cellular and porous metals. The standard measures multiple compressive properties including compressive stress and compressive strain. The standard is specifically designed to evaluate metals with porosities of 50% or greater. During the testing process, technicians’ subject samples to compressive loads at a predetermined rate and observe and measure the deformation. The information gathered from the test is needed to determine if a material’s response to compressive loads is adequate for its intended application.
About Our Medical Device Testing Lab
Our medical device testing laboratory provides mechanical testing services that comply with ISO 13314 and similar standards. While compliance with these standards may not be mandatory, they do help validate a product’s design and safety, making it easier to gain access to markets in different countries. Our lab’s services support clients on their mission to make the safest and most effective medical devices possible. Our ability to conduct ISO 13314-compliant tests is a major benefit to our medical device manufacturer clients. Many medical devices, including fixation devices and implants, contain elements and components made from porous metals, and our services are needed to aid in research and development and material selection processes.
The Ductility of Medical Devices
Compression tests are an effective way to determine a material’s ductility, or its ability to deform plastically before failing. The appropriate ductility is necessary to ensure that a device or its components do not experience premature failure, which could harm a patient or damage the device. Ductility is an important characteristic to evaluate when determining the design and use of a range of medical devices, from dental and orthopedic implants to spinal implant components.
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