Orthotek Laboratory

Osteosynthesis

Internal fixation offers an ideal alternative to traditional casts and splints. the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) ranked “internal fixation” among the top significant treatment advances of the 20th century.Medical bone plates and screws are used for a variety of trauma conditions and disorders. Orthotek provides testing services up to ASTM and ISO standards as well as client demands.

Angled Fracture Device Test

ASTM F384: Standard Specifications and Test Methods for Metallic Angled Orthopedic Fracture Fixation Devices.

Bone Screws Test

ASTM F543: Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Medical Bone Screws.

External Devices Test

ASTM F1541: Standard Specification and Test Methods for External Skeletal Fixation Devices.

Plate Fretting Test

ASTM F897: Standard Test Method for Measuring Fretting Corrosion of Osteosynthesis Plates and Screws.

Intramedullary Rods Test

ASTM F383: Standard Practice for Static Bend and Torsion Testing of Intramedullary Rods.

ASTM F1264: Standard Specification and Test Methods for Intramedullary Fixation Devices.

ISO 15142: Metal intramedullary nailing systems part 1-3.