ISO 5834-4:2019Withdrawn

Implants for surgery — Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene — Part 4: Oxidation index measurement method

Implants chirurgicaux — Polyéthylène à très haute masse moléculaire — Partie 4: Méthode de mesurage de l'indice d'oxydation

This edition has been replaced by ISO 5834-4:2025.

Abstract / scope

This document specifies a method for the measurement of the relative extent of oxidation present in ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE).

It is applicable to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) intended for use in surgical implants.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 5834-4:2005WithdrawnImplants for surgery — Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene — Part 4: Oxidation index measurement methodInternational Standard · Published 13 May 2005 · ISO/TC 150/SC 1

Replaced by

ISO 5834-4:2025PublishedImplants for surgery — Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene — Part 4: Oxidation index measurement methodInternational Standard · Published 4 Jul 2025 · ISO/TC 150/SC 1