| ASTM F2346-05 (Reapproved 2011) Standard Test Methods for Static and Dynamic Characterization of Spinal Artificial Discs |
| Recognition Date | 2014-01-30 |
| Recognition List | 034 |
| Recognition Number | 11-243 |
| Extent | Complete standard |
| Standards Orgs | ASTM ASTM International http://www.astm.org/ |
| STG | Orthopedic |
| FDA Tech | Jonathan Peck FDA/OMPT/CDRH/ODE/DOD/PSDB/ 301-796-5650 jonathan.peck@fda.hhs.gov |
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 These test methods specify the materials and methods for the static and dynamic testing of artificial intervertebral discs.
1.2 These test methods are intended to provide a basis for the mechanical comparison among past, present, and future non-biologic artificial intervertebral discs. These test methods allow comparison of artificial intervertebral discs with different intended spinal locations (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) and methods of application to the intervertebral spaces. These test methods are intended to enable the user to mechanically compare artificial intervertebral discs and do not purport to provide performance standards for artificial intervertebral discs.
1.3 These test methods describe static and dynamic tests by specifying load types and specific methods of applying these loads. These tests are designed to allow for the comparative evaluation of artificial intervertebral discs.
1.4 These test methods do not purport to address all clinically relevant failure modes for artificial intervertebral discs, some of which will be device specific. For example, these test methods do not address the implant's resistance to expulsion or implant wear resistance under expected in vivo loads and motions. In addition, the biologic response to wear debris is not addressed in these test methods.
1.5 Requirements are established for measuring displacements, determining the yield load or moment, and evaluating the stiffness of artificial intervertebral discs.
1.6 Some artificial intervertebral discs may not be testable in all test configurations.
| Unclassified Prothesis, Intervertebral Disc Class 3 | |||
| Regulation Number | Device Name | Device Class | Product Code |
| Unclassified | Prosthesis, Intervertebral Disc | Class 3 | MJO |
| Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Preparation and Review of Investigational Device Exemption Applications (IEs) for Total Artificial Discs, Issued April 2008 Guidance for Industry and/or FDA Reviewers/Staff: Guidance Document for the Preparation of IDEs for Spinal Systems, Issued January 2000 |