Knee joint implant testing is a vital process to ensure knee joint implants' viability and quality, testing these implants through many different testing methods. These tests are performed to confirm that the implants have the necessary resistance to be marketed and that they comply with international standards, without which they could not be approved for commercialisation.
Applus+ Laboratories revolutionises the world of medical devices by offering a complete testing service. We collaborate with our customers in the development of knee joint implants, optimising them for testing. Not only that, but we also provide rigorous full life-cycle simulation testing to ensure their excellence in the human body.
At Applus+ Laboratories, knee joint implant testing involves three different processes: static and fatigue testing, wear testing, and corrosion assessment. Thanks to these methods, which are performed against ISO and ASTM standards, we can evaluate the overall safety and durability of the implant for patients.
Knee joint implants undergo testing to assess their durability under both single, heavy loads and repetitive loads, replicating the stresses experienced throughout their lifetime. We perform these tests in accordance with the following standards:
We evaluate the durability of knee joint implants by subjecting them to wear testing that simulates the pressures, stresses, and natural wear experienced over their lifespan. This testing adheres to recognised standards for assessing implant performance.
There is no corrosion testing standard for knee joint implants as of yet, but we do perform knee joint corrosion testing based on the ASTM F1875 for hip joint implants as well as several corresponding fatigue tests. ASTM involves seeing how an implant behaves against temperature, pH levels, and ions presence.
We firmly believe that pushing the boundaries of knee joint implant testing is what makes our work at Applus+ Laboratories pivotal in setting new standards for implant durability and patient safety. That is why we use state-of-the-art equipment that accurately and dependably simulates real world use while complying with the necessary standards.
Our multi-station simulator is equipped with 5 controllable axes, allowing for simultaneous testing of up to 8 different implants. This enables us to assess the implants' responses to different fitting types, fixation methods, designs, and bearing couples.
Our facilities allow for knee joint implants to be loaded for up to ten million cycles in the anatomically correct position under physiologic conditions in our laboratories, accurately simulating a lifetime’s use in a few weeks.
Knee joint implants must be both durable and safe for patients to derive benefit; that is why conducting essential tests is crucial to expedite your product's market entry.
Testing knee joint implants with innovative materials ensures their safety and regulatory compliance, rigorously assessing their efficiency to foster innovation and deliver safer products to patients.
Adhering to international standards accelerates market access for knee joint implants, streamlining the path to global expansion and enhancing credibility in the international marketplace through recognised compliance.
Selecting Applus+ Laboratories for your knee joint implant testing associates you with a leading provider in medical device testing solutions.
We offer high-quality testing services that are compliant with ASTM and ISO standards, ensuring both accuracy and reliability for your knee implant products. Our extensive testing capabilities, combined with a dedication to customer service, position us as your optimal partner for comprehensive knee implant testing requirements.
Applus+ Laboratories aims to serve as your comprehensive resource for medical device testing, providing a full suite of services designed to expedite your product's market entry. Our offerings include:
With operations across multiple countries, we deliver our testing services globally, guaranteeing that top-tier knee implant testing is available to you, regardless of your location.
Choose Applus+ Laboratories as your dependable ally for all your knee implant testing needs. We are here to assist your endeavours with our superior services and professional expertise.
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