ISO 13781:1997
Poly(L-lactide) resins and fabricated forms for surgical implants - In vitro degradation testing

Standard No.

ISO 13781:1997

Release Date

1997

Published By

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ISO 13781:2017

Latest

ISO 13781:2017

Scope

Describes methods for the determination of chemical and mechanical changes in properties of poly(L-lactide) under in vitro degradation testing conditions.The poly L-lactid is used for the manufacture of surgical implants. The purpose is to compare and/or evaluate materials or processing conditions.

ISO 13781:1997 history

• 2017 ISO 13781:2017 Implants for surgery - Homopolymers, copolymers and blends on poly(lactide) - In vitro degradation testing
• 1997 ISO 13781:1997 Poly(L-lactide) resins and fabricated forms for surgical implants - In vitro degradation testing