The Applied Technical Services Family of Companies (FoC) conducts torsion tests on the femoral heads of artificial hip joints in compliance with the procedures outlined in ISO 7206-13. Hip implants have improved the quality of life for millions of people worldwide, and independent labs such as ATS help medical implant manufacturers ensure that their product designs perform as expected for end users.
What is ISO 7206-13?
The International Standard for Organization developed the ISO 7206-13 as a resource for experts determining the torque resistance between the femoral head, neck, and stem of hip implants. The standard’s objective is to observe the amount of torque needed to loosen the hip joint prosthesis’ head under controlled laboratory conditions. Upon completion of the testing procedure, experts can evaluate the mechanical integrity of the implant and decide what steps can be taken to strengthen the femoral head’s connection to the stem or neck.
More About Our Hip Implant Testing Services
Our medical device testing experts provide professional hip implant testing services that deliver proven results for manufacturers seeking to improve their products. We offer customizable testing solutions and services that comply with common industry standards, such as:
- ISO 7206-4
- ISO 7206-6
- ISO 7206-8
- ISO 7206-10
- ISO 7206-12
- ASTM F1820
The Importance of Hip Implant Tests
Preclinical hip implant tests help manufacturers learn more about their product’s design, strengths, shortcomings, and potential longevity. Extensive tests are needed to ensure that patients and medical professionals can have confidence in the safety and ability of implants. Failure to test hip implants can result in the following:
- Noncompliance with laws and regulations
- Ineffective products
- Patient injury or harm
About Our Medical Device Testing Services
The ATS Family of Companies offers a range of medical device tests, each designed to support medical device manufacturers as they ensure their products are effective, safe, and compliant with regulations. We offer various types of tests, including, but not limited to the following:
- Driving torque tests
- Fatigue tests
- Lot verification tests
- Shear tests
- Torsion tests
- Tensile tests
- Simulation tests
Our tests apply to numerous implants, materials, and instruments, and we have the credentials needed to conduct tests that comply with international standards used throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America.
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