Standard Specification for Medical-Grade Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Yarns
STANDARD published on 15.8.2025
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Designation standards: ASTM F2848-25
Publication date standards: 15.8.2025
The number of pages: 6
Approximate weight : 18 g (0.04 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
This specification describes the required properties and the procedures to be followed for testing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) yarns intended for use in medical devices or components of medical devices, such as sutures and ligament fixations. UHMWPE filament and yarn requirements cover compositional requirements, physical requirements, mechanical requirements, and biocompatibility requirements. Residual production liquids shall be determined by gas chromatography or other suitable, validated analytical methods for the specific materials used to produce the yarn.
Keywords:
fiber, high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), high-performance polyethylene (HPPE), medical, surgical implants, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE, UHMWPE), yarn,, ICS Number Code 11.040.30 (Surgical instruments and materials),83.080.20 (Thermoplastic materials)