Work Item
ASTM WK84718

New Specification for Standard Specification for Wrought Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy Sheet and Foil for Medical Devices and Surgical Implants

1. Scope

This specification covers the requirements for wrought nickel-titanium shape memory alloy flat rolled products including plate, sheet and foil, nominally 54.5 to 57.0 mass/mass (weight) % nickel, used for the manufacture of medical devices and surgical implants. Material shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification F2063. This specification addresses those product variables that differentiate flat rolled sheet and foil from mill product covered in Specification F2063.

Keywords

medical devices; metals (for surgical implant); nickel-titanium alloys; NiTi; nitinol; shape memory alloy; surgical implants; flat rolled product; plate; sheet; foil.

Rationale

There is no standard specification to address the requirements specifically for nickel-titanium shape memory alloy flat rolled plate, sheet and foil. This proposed new standard specification will be used by medical device companies, metal producers and government agencies to ensure consistent product and assist with quality control.

The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.

Details

Developed by Subcommittee: F04.12

Committee: F04

Staff Manager: Kate Chalfin

Work Item Status

Date Initiated: 01-06-2023

Technical Contact: Weimin Yin

Item: 001

Ballot: F04.12 (24-01)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 001

Ballot: F04.12 (24-03)

Status: Will Reballot Item

Item: 002

Ballot: F04 (25-02)

Status: In Balloting