Standard Specification for Total Hip Joint Prosthesis and Hip Endoprosthesis Bearing Surfaces Made of Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymeric Materials

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	10/01/2020	6

Category: ASTM

Description

ASTM F2033 – Standard Specification for Total Hip Joint Prosthesis and Hip Endoprosthesis Bearing Surfaces Made of Metallic, Ceramic, and Polymeric Materials

1.1”This specification covers the requirements for the mating bearing surfaces of total hip joint prostheses or resurfacing hip devices, intended for total hip arthroplasty; and hip endoprostheses, intended for hemiarthroplasty. More specifically, this specification covers hip joint replacement of the ball-and-socket configuration.