Mechanical test samples are often characterized using time-varying loads, either through slow monotonic changes in quasi-static testing, or through more rapid cyclic changes in dynamic testing. Spinal implant static and fatigue strengths are typically evaluated using such protocols, including such as standards ASTM F1717, ASTM F2077, and ASTM F2346. In contrast, wear tests such as ASTM F2423 and ASTM F2624 and ISO 18192-1, apply a single set of loading parameters over millions of cycles. These parameters are selected based on known, but limited, physiologic data. Wear tests however may be very sensitive to input parameters. Moreover, variations in surgical technique, patient anatomy, and pathology greatly alter the loading environment on the device. Wear tests ideally would evaluate the device under both the expected duty cycle as well as under varying test parameters.
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ASME 2011 6th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference
September 26–27, 2011
Irvine, California, USA
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Determining Edge of Failure of a Spinal Wear Bearing Available to Purchase
Paul Ares
Paul Ares
DePuy Spine, Raynham, MA
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Andrew Dooris
DePuy Spine, Raynham, MA
Leigh Potter
DePuy Spine, Raynham, MA
Paul Ares
DePuy Spine, Raynham, MA
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BioMed2011-66001, pp. 19-20; 2 pages
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July 18, 2013
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Dooris, A, Potter, L, & Ares, P. "Determining Edge of Failure of a Spinal Wear Bearing." Proceedings of the ASME 2011 6th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference. ASME 2011 6th Frontiers in Biomedical Devices Conference and Exhibition. Irvine, California, USA. September 26–27, 2011. pp. 19-20. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/BioMed2011-66001
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