1.1 This test method covers the materials and methods for the static and dynamic testing of intervertebral body fusion device assemblies, spinal implants designed to promote arthrodesis at a given spinal motion segment.
1.2 This test method is intended to provide a basis for the mechanical comparison among past, present, and future nonbiologic intervertebral body fusion device assemblies. This test method allows comparison of intervertebral body fusion device assemblies with different intended spinal locations and methods of application to the intradiscal spaces. This test method is intended to enable the user to compare intervertebral body fusion device assemblies mechanically and does not purport to provide performance standards for intervertebral body fusion device assemblies.
1.3 The test method describes static and dynamic tests by specifying force types and specific methods of applying these forces. These tests are designed to allow for the comparative evaluation of intervertebral body fusion device assemblies.
1.4 These tests are designed to characterize the structural integrity of the device and are not intended to test the bone-implant interface.
1.5 This test method does not address expulsion testing of intervertebral body fusion device assemblies (see
1.4).
1.6 Guidelines are established for measuring displacements, determining the yield force or moment, and evaluating the stiffness and strength of the intervertebral body fusion device assemblies.
1.7 Some intervertebral body fusion device assemblies may not be testable in all test configurations.
1.8 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard, with the exception of angular measurements, which may be reported in terms of either degrees or radians.
1.9 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.
1.10 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 F2077-22 Referenced Document
ASTM E177 Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
ASTM E1823 Standard Terminology Relating to Fatigue and Fracture Testing
ASTM E2309 Standard Practices for Verification of Displacement Measuring Systems and Devices Used in Material Testing Machines*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM E6 Standard Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
ASTM E691 Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
ASTM F1582 Standard Terminology Relating to Spinal Implants
ASTM F2077-22 history
2022ASTM F2077-22 Standard Test Methods for Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2018ASTM F2077-18 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2017ASTM F2077-17 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2014ASTM F2077-14 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2011ASTM F2077-11 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2003ASTM F2077-03 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2001ASTM F2077-01 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
2000ASTM F2077-00 Test Methods For Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices