Implants for surgery - Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene - Part 2: Moulded forms (ISO 5834-2:2025)
Abstract
This document specifies the requirements and corresponding test methods for moulded forms (e.g. sheets, rods and near net shape bars) made from ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) powder for use in the manufacture of surgical implants. This document is not applicable to moulded forms that were intentionally irradiated, that were made from UHMWPE blended with additives or UHMWPE blended with different forms of polyethylene, and the packaged and sterilized finished implant.
Begin
2025-08-15
Planned document number
DIN ISO 5834-2
Project number
02703490
Responsible national committee
NA 027-05-03 AA - Implant materials
Responsible international committee
ISO/TC 150/SC 1/WG 5 - Plastics
