Mechanical Testing Consulting
A leading provider of pre-clinical ASTM/ISO and custom orthopaedic device evaluation
ORL is a globally recognized provider of standardized (ASTM/ISO) and custom orthopaedic device evaluation. Supported by more than four decades of engineering expertise in test design and fixturing, ORL boasts an extensive mechanical testing facility including axial, axial-torsion and multi-axial systems, UHMWPE aging equipment, a 3-D printer for custom jig production, as well as physical property determination, microscopic, photographic, and x-ray capabilities.
In addition to providing custom, design optimization evaluations for medical device manufacturers, ORL continues to be at the forefront for defining pre-clinical testing parameters and subsequent reporting requirements for regulatory agency submissions.
ASTM/ISO STANDARDS
View the ASTM/ISO standards performed by ORL for each joint along with whitepapers presented by ORL on related topics.
Hip Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary total hip replacement systems relies on laboratory pre-clinical evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and durability of these devices. Beyond having the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards, ORL is the historical reference for many of them and has been providing data to regulatory agencies since their development.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below white papers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.
Knee Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary total knee replacement systems relies on laboratory pre-clinical evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and durability of these devices. Beyond having the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards, ORL is the historical reference for many of them and has been providing data to regulatory agencies since their development.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below whitepapers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.
- Knee White paper
Ankle Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary total ankle replacement systems relies on laboratory pre-clinical evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and durability of these devices. Beyond having the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards, ORL is the historical reference for many of them and has been providing data to regulatory agencies since their development.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below white papers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.
Spine Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary spinal construct systems, both fusion and motion preserving, relies on laboratory evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and durability of these devices. Beyond having the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards, ORL is the historical reference for many of them and has been providing data to regulatory agencies since their development.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below white papers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.
Upper Extremity Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary total shoulder, elbow, wrist and finger replacement systems relies on laboratory pre-clinical evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and durability of these devices. ORL has the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards and to provide data and reporting formatted in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below white papers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.
Universal Standards
The safety and effectiveness of contemporary devices and materials utilized in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions relies on laboratory pre-clinical evaluation of the stability, structural integrity and/or durability of these devices. ORL has the expertise to perform the below ASTM/ISO standards and to provide data and reporting formatted in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
White Papers
ORL actively supports orthopaedic education through peer-reviewed publications, as well as scientific exhibit, poster and podium presentations at international conferences. The below white papers demonstrate formats for general education versus data comparators that could also serve as marketing materials.