| ASTM F648-14 Standard Specification for Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Powder and Fabricated Form for Surgical Implants |
| Recognition Date | 2015-01-27 |
| Recognition List | 038 |
| Recognition Number | 8-385 |
| Extent | Complete standard |
| Standards Orgs | ASTM ASTM International http://www.astm.org/ |
| STG | Materials |
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This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.
1.1 This specification covers ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder (UHMWPE) and fabricated forms intended for use in surgical implants.
1.2 The requirements of this specification apply to UHMWPE in two forms. One is virgin polymer powder (Section 4). The second is any form fabricated from this powder from which a finished product is subsequently produced (Section 5). This specification addresses material characteristics and does not apply to the packaged and sterilized finished implant.
1.3 The requirements of this specification do not apply to UHMWPE virgin powder or fabricated forms intentionally crosslinked or blended with other additives, for example, antioxidants.
1.4 The biological response to polyethylene in soft tissue and bone has been well characterized by a history of clinical use (1, 2, 3)2 and by laboratory studies (4, 5, 6).
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard.
1.6 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
| Regulation Number | Device Name | Device Class | Product Code |
| §888.3810 | Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar | Class 2 | KXE |
| §888.3800 | Prosthesis, Wrist, 2 Part Metal-Plastic Articulation, Semi-Constrained | Class 2 | JWI |
| §888.3800 | Prosthesis, Wrist, 3 Part Metal-Plastic-Metal Articulation, Semi-Constrained | Class 2 | JWJ |
| §888.3800 | Prosthesis, Wrist, Semi-Constrained | Class 2 | KWM |
| §888.3670 | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented | Class 2 | MBF |
| §888.3660 | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented | Class 2 | KWS |
| §888.3660 | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer + Additive, Cemented | Class 2 | PAO |
| §888.3660 | Shoulder Prosthesis, Reverse Configuration | Class 2 | PHX |
| §888.3660 | Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-Constrained | Class 2 | PKC |
| §888.3660 | Shoulder Arthroplasty Implantation System | Class 2 | QHE |
| §888.3650 | Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented | Class 2 | KWT |
| §888.3560 | Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | JWH |
| §888.3560 | Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | MBV |
| §888.3560 | Prosthesis, Knee Patellofemorotibial, Partial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | NPJ |
| §888.3560 | Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive | Class 2 | OIY |
| §888.3560 | Knee Arthroplasty Implantation System | Class 2 | OOG |
| §888.3540 | Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femoral, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | KRR |
| §888.3535 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Unicompartmental/Unicondylar, Uncemented, Porous-Coated, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | NJD |
| §888.3530 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | HRY |
| §888.3530 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Trunnion-Bearing | Class 2 | LGE |
| §888.3520 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | HSX |
| §888.3510 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | KRO |
| §888.3500 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Composite | Class 2 | KYK |
| §888.3490 | Prosthesis, Knee, Non-Constrained (Metal-Carbon Reinforced Polyethylene) Cemented | Class 2 | KMB |
| §888.3490 | Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Metal/Composite Cemented | Class 2 | KTX |
| §888.3390 | Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented | Class 2 | KWY |
| §888.3358 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, Porous | Class 2 | MBL |
| §888.3353 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented | Class 2 | LZO |
| §888.3353 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous Cemented, Osteophilic Finish | Class 2 | MAY |
| §888.3353 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate | Class 2 | MEH |
| §888.3353 | Hip, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer + Additive, Porous Uncemented | Class 2 | OQI |
| §888.3350 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented | Class 2 | JDI |
| §888.3350 | Hip, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer + Additive, Cemented | Class 2 | OQH |
| §888.3350 | Acetabular Cup Orientation System | Class 2 | PLW |
| §888.3340 | Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Composite/Metal | Class 2 | KMC |
| §888.3310 | Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | KWZ |
| §888.3310 | Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, + Additive | Class 2 | PBI |
| §888.3150 | Prosthesis, Elbow, Constrained, Cemented | Class 2 | JDC |
| §888.3110 | Prosthesis, Ankle, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer | Class 2 | HSN |
| §888.3110 | Ankle Arthroplasty Implantation System | Class 2 | OYK |
| §888.3040 | Pin, Fixation, Smooth | Class 2 | HTY |
| §888.3040 | Screw, Fixation, Bone | Class 2 | HWC |
| §888.3040 | Pin, Fixation, Threaded | Class 2 | JDW |
| §888.3040 | Component, Traction, Invasive | Class 2 | JEC |
| §888.3040 | Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue | Class 2 | MBI |
| §888.3040 | Prosthesis, Subtalar, Plug, Polymer | Class 2 | MJW |
| §888.3040 | Appliances And Accessories, Fixation, Bone, Absorbable Single/Multiple Component | Class 2 | MRY |
| §888.3040 | Screw, Fixation, Bone, Non-Spinal, Metallic | Class 2 | NDJ |
| §888.3040 | System, External Fixator (With Metallic Invasive Components) | Class 2 | NDK |
| §888.3040 | Pin, Fixation, Smooth, Metallic | Class 2 | NDL |
| §888.3040 | Pin, Fixation, Threaded, Metallic | Class 2 | NDM |
| §888.3040 | Accessory, System, External Fixator, Containing Antimicrobial Agent | Class 2 | NJA |
| §888.3040 | Laparoscopic Bone Anchor Urethropexy Instrument Kit | Class 2 | NWN |
| §888.3040 | Sacroiliac Joint Fixation | Class 2 | OUR |
| §888.3040 | Pin, Fixation, Resorbable, Hard Tissue | Class 2 | OVZ |
| §888.3040 | Transtibial Anterior Cruciate Ligament Kit | Class 2 | PPQ |
| There is no relevant guidance developed at this time. |