1.1 This test method covers a procedure for determining the rigidity of bone staples. 1.2 The values stated in either inch-pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard. The units given in parentheses are for information only. 1.3 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.
ASTM F1660-95(1999) Referenced Document
ASTM E122 Standard Practice for Calculating Sample Size to Estimate, With a Specified Tolerable Error, the Average for Characteristic of a Lot or Process
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM F382 Standard Specification and Test Method for Metallic Bone Plates
ASTM F564 Standard Specification and Test Methods for Metallic Bone Staples*, 2024-04-20 Update
ASTM F1660-95(1999) history
2017ASTM F1660-95(1999) Test Method for Elastic Static Bending of Metallic Bone Staples (Withdrawn 2000)