This part of the standard provides guidance on the analyses of retrieved metallic surgical implants. Three stages of investigations are described that are increasingly destructive. Guidance is given on the choice of stage and type of investigation corresponding to the type of implant and purpose of the investigation.
DS/ISO 12891-2:2000 history
2000DS/ISO 12891-2:2000 Retrieval and analysis of surgical implants - Part 2: Analysis of retrieved metallic surgical implants