ASTM F1635-95(2000) - 1.1.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This test method covers poly(L-lactic acid) resin intended for use in surgical implants.

1.2 The requirements of this test method apply to poly(Llactic acid) in various forms:

1.2.1 Virgin polymer, or

1.2.2 Any form fabricated from virgin polymer such as a semi-finished component of a finished product, a finished product, which may include packaged and sterilized implants, or a specially fabricated test specimen.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D671-93

Standard Test Method for Flexural Fatigue of Plastics by Constant-Amplitude-of-Force (Withdrawn 2002)

D2857-22

Standard Practice for Dilute Solution Viscosity of Polymers

D1822-21

Standard Test Method for Determining the Tensile-Impact Resistance of Plastics

D1708-18

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics by Use of Microtensile Specimens

D882-18

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic Sheeting

D790-17

Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

D747-10

Standard Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam (Withdrawn 2019)

D695-23

Standard Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics

F748-16

Standard Practice for Selecting Generic Biological Test Methods for Materials and Devices