Standard specifications and test methods for components used in the surgical fixation of the spinal skeletal system

The ASTM F2193 standard specifies standard test methods to consistently measure performance-related mechanical characteristics of spinal implant single components.

Test methods for spinal screws:

• Static torsion test
• Driving torque test for self-tapping and self-drilling spinal screws
• Static axial pull-out test
• Static bending test
• Dynamic bending fatigue test

Test methods for spinal plates:

• Static bending test
• Dynamic bending fatigue test

Test methods for spinal rods:

• Static bending test
• Dynamic bending fatigue test