ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd 1:2016
(Amendment)Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses — Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics materials — Amendment 1
Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses — Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics materials — Amendment 1
Implants chirurgicaux — Prothèses partielles et totales de l'articulation de la hanche — Partie 2: Surfaces articulaires constituées de matériaux métalliques, céramiques et plastiques — Amendement 1
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Sep-2016
- Technical Committee
- ISO/TC 150/SC 4 - Bone and joint replacements
- Drafting Committee
- ISO/TC 150/SC 4/WG 1 - Mechanical testing
- Current Stage
- 6060 - International Standard published
- Start Date
- 19-Sep-2016
- Due Date
- 20-Sep-2017
- Completion Date
- 20-Sep-2017
Relations
- Effective Date
- 24-Jul-2021
Overview
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd 1:2016 is an important amendment to the international standard covering implants for surgery, specifically partial and total hip joint prostheses. This amendment focuses on the articulating surfaces made from metallic, ceramic, and plastic materials used in these prostheses. It updates the criteria for surface finish measurements, ensuring improved quality and performance of hip joint implants.
The standard is maintained by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 150, Subcommittee SC 4, responsible for bone and joint replacements. It promotes uniformity in testing and manufacturing processes, enhancing the reliability and safety of hip joint prostheses worldwide.
Key Topics
Surface Finish Measurement Standards
The amendment integrates detailed requirements for surface finish measurements based on ISO 4287 and ISO 4288:1996, which set the principles and procedures for assessing surface texture. These measurements are critical for minimizing wear and extending implant longevity.Material-Specific Surface Finish Requirements
- Metallic Components:
Maximum Ramax (surface roughness) value of 0.05 µm with a cut-off value of 0.25 mm. - Ceramic Components:
Stricter Ramax value of 0.02 µm with a smaller cut-off of 0.08 mm, reflecting the high precision needed for ceramic surfaces. - Plastic Acetabular Components:
Ramax value not exceeding 2 µm using a cut-off of 0.8 mm.
- Metallic Components:
Measurement Locations and Reporting
Surface roughness must be tested at five specific locations on spherical surfaces, including the pole and quadrants, ensuring thorough evaluation. Reports must include:- Stylus tip radius used in measurement
- Exact positions on the specimen
- Average Ra value from all measured points
Visual Inspection Criteria
Articulating surfaces shall be free from embedded particles, scratches, or score marks other than those resulting from finishing, ensuring implant surface integrity.Removal of Part 8 Reference
The amendment withdraws the reference to endurance performance of stemmed femoral components with torsion loads (previously Part 8), streamlining the focus on surface finishes.
Applications
Implant Manufacturers
Ensuring compliance with ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd 1:2016 allows manufacturers to produce hip joint prostheses with superior articulating surface finishes. This enhances implant longevity and patient outcomes by reducing wear and risk of failure.Quality Control Laboratories
The precise measurement procedures detailed in this amendment guide laboratories in performing consistent and accurate evaluations of implant components, ensuring that surface finish specifications meet international requirements.Regulatory Bodies and Certification
Authorities use this updated standard to evaluate conformity of hip joint prostheses, supporting regulatory approvals and market access globally.Orthopedic Surgeons and Clinicians
Awareness of these standards helps in selecting implants known for high surface quality, contributing to improved patient recovery and implant performance.
Related Standards
ISO 7206-1
Classification and general requirements for partial and total hip joint prostheses, referenced throughout this amendment for component categorization.ISO 4287
Defines the terms and parameters for surface texture and roughness measurements, fundamental for articulating surface evaluation.ISO 4288:1996
Provides methods and procedures for conducting surface roughness tests, mandated as the measurement protocol for this standard.ASTM F2033
Establishes test methods relevant to metallic materials used in medical implants, referenced as a benchmark in surface finish values.
Keywords: ISO 7206-2, hip joint prostheses, articulating surfaces, metallic implants, ceramic implants, plastic implants, surface finish measurement, surface roughness, ISO 4287, ISO 4288, medical implant standards, orthopedic implants, hip replacement standards, implant quality control.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd 1:2016 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses — Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics materials — Amendment 1". This standard covers: Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses — Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics materials — Amendment 1
Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses — Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics materials — Amendment 1
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd 1:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.40 - Implants for surgery, prosthetics and orthotics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7206-2
Third edition
2011-04-01
AMENDMENT 1
2016-09-15
Implants for surgery — Partial and
total hip joint prostheses —
Part 2:
Articulating surfaces made of metallic,
ceramic and plastics materials
AMENDMENT 1
Implants chirurgicaux — Prothèses partielles et totales de
l’articulation de la hanche —
Partie 2: Surfaces articulaires constituées de matériaux métalliques,
céramiques et plastiques
AMENDEMENT 1
Reference number
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd.1:2016(E)
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The committee responsible for this document is ISO/TC 150, Implants for surgery, Subcommittee SC 4,
Bone and joint replacements.
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd.1:2016(E)
Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint
prostheses —
Part 2:
Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and
plastics materials
AMENDMENT 1
Page iii, Foreword
Remove the following part, as it was withdrawn:
— Part 8: Endurance performance of stemmed femoral components with application of torsion
Page 2, subclause 4.1.1
This subclause refers to spherical articulating surfaces of femoral components of total hip joint
prostheses in accordance with classification c) of ISO 7206-1.
Add to the existing text the following sentence:
“The principles for the surface finish measurements of hip joint prostheses components are given
in ISO 4287. Surface finish measurements shall be performed according to the rules and procedures
described in ISO 4288:1996”
Page 2, subclause 4.1.3
Amend to read:
“The spherical articulating surfaces of metallic and ceramic components shall have Ramax values not
greater than 0,05 µm and 0,02 µm respectively. ISO 4288:1996, Table 1, requires using a cut-off value
of 0,25 mm for the 0,05 µm requirement and requires using a cut-off value of 0,08 mm for the 0,02 µm
requirement. The Rtmax value shall not be greater than 1,0 µm. The cut-off value used to determine the
Rt value shall be in accordance with ISO 4288:1996, Table 2.
The measurements shall be taken at five
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NORME ISO
INTERNATIONALE 7206-2
Troisième édition
2011-04-01
AMENDEMENT 1
2016-09-15
Implants chirurgicaux — Prothèses
partielles et totales de l’articulation
de la hanche —
Partie 2:
Surfaces articulaires constituées de
matériaux métalliques, céramiques et
plastiques
AMENDEMENT 1
Implants for surgery — Partial and total hip joint prostheses —
Part 2: Articulating surfaces made of metallic, ceramic and plastics
materials
AMENDMENT 1
Numéro de référence
ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd.1:2016(F)
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Le comité chargé de l’élaboration du présent document est l’ISO/TC 150, Implants chirurgicaux, sous-
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ISO 7206-2:2011/Amd.1:2016(F)
Implants chirurgicaux — Prothèses partielles et totales de
l’articulation de la hanche —
Partie 2:
Surfaces articulaires constituées de matériaux métalliques,
céramiques et plastiques
AMENDEMENT 1
Page iii, Avant-propos
Supprimer la partie suivante, car elle est déjà annulée:
— Partie 8: Performances en matière d’endurance des tiges fémorales avec application de torsion
Page 2, paragraphe 4.11
Le présent paragraphe concerne les surfaces articulaires sphériques des éléments fémoraux des
prothèses totales de la hanche conformément à la classification c) de l’ISO 7206-1.
Ajouter la phrase suivante au texte existant:
«Les principes relatifs aux mesurages concernant l’état de surface des éléments de prothèses de
la hanche sont donnés dans l’ISO 4287. Les mesurages de l’état de surface doivent être effectués
conformément aux règles et procédures décrites dans l’ISO 4288:1996.»
Page 2, paragraphe 4.1.3
Modifier le texte pour lire:
«Les valeurs de Ramax des surfaces articulaires sphériques des éléments métalliques et céramiques ne
doivent pas être supérieures à 0,05 μm et 0,02 μm respectivement. L’ISO 4288:1996, Tableau 1 requiert
d’utiliser une valeur de coupe de 0,25 mm pour l’exigence de 0,05 µm et une valeur de coupe de 0,08 mm
pour l’exigence de 0,02 µm. La valeur Rtmax ne doit pas être supérieure à 1,0 µm. La valeur de coupe
utilisée pour déterminer la valeur Rt doit être conforme à l’ISO 4288:1996, Tableau 2.
Les mesurages do
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