ASTM F2706-18
Standard Test Methods for Occipital-Cervical and Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model

Standard No.

ASTM F2706-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F2706-18

Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the materials and methods for the static and fatigue testing of occipital-cervical and occipitalcervical-thoracic spinal implant assemblies in a vertebrectomy model. The test materials for most combinations of occipitalcervical and occipital-cervical-thoracic spinal implant components can be specific depending on the intended location and intended method of attachment. 1.2 These test methods are intended to provide a basis for the mechanical comparison among past, present, and future occipital-cervical and occipital-cervical-thoracic spinal implant assemblies. They allow comparison of occipital-cervical and occipital-cervical-thoracic spinal implant constructs with different methods of application to the spine. These test methods are not intended to define levels of performance, since sufficient knowledge is not available to predict the consequences of the use of a particular device. 1.3 These test methods set out guidelines for load types and methods of applying loads. Methods for three static load types and two fatigue tests for the comparative evaluation of occipital-cervical and occipital-cervical-thoracic spinal implant assemblies are defined. 1.4 These test methods establish guidelines for measuring displacements, determining the yield load, and evaluating the stiffness and strength of occipital-cervical or occipital-cervicalthoracic spinal implant assemblies. 1.5 It may not be possible to test some occipital-cervical and some occipital-cervical-thoracic spinal constructs in all test configurations. 1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard. 1.7 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F2706-18 Referenced Document

• ASTM E1823 Standard Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing
• ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
• ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
• ASTM E739 Standard Practice for Statistical Analysis of Linear or Linearized Stress-Life (S-N) and Strain-Life (949;-N) Fatigue Data
• ASTM F1582 Standard Terminology Relating to Spinal Implants
• ASTM F1717 Standard Test Methods for Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
• ASTM F2077 Standard Test Methods for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices*， 2022-07-01 Update

ASTM F2706-18 history

• 2018 ASTM F2706-18 Standard Test Methods for Occipital-Cervical and Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
• 2017 ASTM F2706-17 Standard Test Methods for Occipital-Cervical and Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
• 2008 ASTM F2706-08(2014) Standard Test Methods for Occipital-Cervical and Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model
• 2008 ASTM F2706-08 Standard Test Methods for Occipital-Cervical and Occipital-Cervical-Thoracic Spinal Implant Constructs in a Vertebrectomy Model