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ASTM F 881 : 1994 : R2022

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

Standard Specification for Silicone Elastomer Facial Implants

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

11-10-2022

£42.23
Excluding VAT

Committee
F 04
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
3
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Current
Supersedes

1.1This specification covers the requirements for silicone elastomer implants used in facial surgery (that is, chin, nasal, malar, and ear implants).

1.2Limitations—This specification does not cover implants containing silicone gels or other gels or liquids. It does not necessarily cover any custom fabricated prosthesis manufactured to any other specification.

1.3The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the mechanical testing and test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This 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.

1.4This 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.

ASTM F 981 : 2004 : R2016 Standard Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Biomaterials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of Materials on Muscle and Insertion into Bone
ASTM F 981 : 2023 Standard Practice for Assessment of Muscle and Bone Tissue Responses to Long-Term Implantable Materials Used in Medical Devices

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