ISO 12189:2008Published

Implants for surgery — Mechanical testing of implantable spinal devices — Fatigue test method for spinal implant assemblies using an anterior support

Implants chirurgicaux — Essais mécaniques des dispositifs spinaux implantables — Méthode d'essai de fatigue des ensembles d'implants spinaux utilisant un support antérieur

Abstract / scope

ISO 12189:2008 specifies methods for fatigue testing of spinal implant assemblies (for fusion or motion preservation) using an anterior support. It is intended to provide a basis for the assessment of intrinsic static and dynamic strength of spinal implants.