ASTM F639-98a
Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics for Medical Applications

Standard No.

ASTM F639-98a

Release Date

1998

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM F639-98a(2003)

Latest

ASTM F639-09(2015)

Scope

1.1 This specification covers polyethylene plastics (as defined in Terminology D883) intended for use in medical device applications involving human tissue contact devices, short term indwellings of 30 days or less, and fluid transfer devices. The biocompatibility of these materials as a class has not been established. Biocompatibility tests must be conducted on the final product.

1.2 This specification is not applicable to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylenes (UHMWPE) plastics, such as those used in joint implants, etc.

ASTM F639-98a history

• 2009 ASTM F639-09(2015) Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics for Medical Applications
• 2009 ASTM F639-09 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics for Medical Applications
• 1998 ASTM F639-98a(2003) Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics for Medical Applications
• 1998 ASTM F639-98a Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics for Medical Applications