ISO 10993-6:2026 — Implantation Effects Testing
When a medical device is implanted into the human body (whether temporarily or permanently) it triggers a biological response. The difference between safe integration and…
ANSI/ADA 173-2019: Dental Implants Designation System
Here are some facts about missing teeth you should know: the average American has lost 12 teeth by age 50; 69% of American adults are…
ASTM F2077-22: Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices
You are taller in the morning and in outer space. The lack of gravity from lying down to sleep or being in outer space causes…
ISO 14117:2019, EMC Tests for Implantable Medical Devices
An international standard, ISO 14117:2019, outlines electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test protocols for various active implantable medical devices. The heart typically pumps at 60-100 beats per…