Standards are important tools in evaluating and predicting the performance of medical
devices prior to implantation. There are three types of standards that are available: a …

A November 2001 symposium sought to assess the knowledge base for the testing of spinal
implants, improve published standards, encourage new standards activities, and determine …

Spinal surgery for infection, tumor, and major traumatic disruption may avert catastrophic
outcomes such as paralysis, major deformity, or death. Recent research on decompression …

Prior to implantation, medical devices are subjected to rigorous testing to ensure safety and
efficacy. A full battery of testing protocols for implantable spinal devices may include many …

New implants and new surgical approaches should be tested in vitro for primary stability in
standardized laboratory tests in order to decide the most appropriate approach before being …

Over the past decade, there has been rapid growth in bioengineering applications in the
field of spine implants. Spine Technology Handbook explains the technical foundation for …

Background Spinal pathology and related symptoms are among the most common health
problems and are associated with high health care costs and productivity losses. Due to the …

The clinical introduction of novel medical devices often occurs without evidence of good
methodological quality and with relatively little oversight and regulation. As a consequence …

New technology is one of the primary drivers for increased healthcare costs in the United
States. Both physician and industry play important roles in the development, adoption …

Publisher Summary Surgical implant standards within the United States are based on
consensus organizations with the American Society for Testing and Materials CommitteeF-4 …