ASTM F3631

ASTM F3631

Intra-operative Durability Testing of Intervertebral Body Fusion Devices

This test method evaluates the impact durability of the intervertebral body fusion device by simulating surgical impaction. The impact testing is done between a set of polyurethane foam blocks and/or onto a rigid block to measure the impact resistance of the device. Two stair-step impact loading options are given and can be applied to either test method.