ASTM F 565 Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
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ASTM F 565 Document Information:
Title
Standard Practice for Care and Handling of Orthopedic Implants and Instruments
ASTM International
Publication Date:
Oct 1, 2004
Scope:
This practice covers recommended procedures for the handling of
orthopedic implants and
instruments.
Hospital receiving personnel, central supply personnel, operating room
personnel, surgeons, and
occasionally other individuals will handle orthopedic implants and
instruments. All personnel
should be informed of recommended care and handling procedures to
prevent damage of orthopedic
implants and instruments.
This practice does not cover producer level handling and packaging
procedures.
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 and
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
Keywords:
- handling of implants
- instruments
- material handling
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