LCF300

Linear Actuator

Load Cell

IDA100

Digital Amplifier

Computer

Acetabular Cup

Simulant

Hip Prosthesis

Sensor Solution Source

Load · Torque · Pressure · Multi Axis · Calibration · Instruments · Software

APPLICATION 164

Prosthetic Hip Fatigue Testing

www.futek.com

ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY, INC.

ISO

9001

ISO

17025 U.S. Manufacturer

APPLICATION SUMMARY

Hip joint prosthetics, like most prosthetics are not one size fit all.

Advancements in 3D printing technologies such has Direct Laser

Metal Sintering (DLMS) have allowed for lower cost, custom,

metallic implants. Reliability, durability, and fatigue resistance are

critical for implant survivability in a patient. Fatigue and force

testing is required to comply with ISO 7206-4, 6 and PI-58 (ISO

7206-8), and ASTM F 2580 test specification for hip implants. By

incorporating load cells with amplifiers incorporating digital and

analog signal output capabilities, tests can be easily automated and

recorded for compliance purposes.

PRODUCTS IN USE

FUTEK’s Universal, Tension and Compression Load Cell (LCF300)

coupled with FUTEK’s IDA100 Digital Amplifier with Analog and

Digital Output.

All FUTEK application illustrations are strictly conceptual.

Please contact us with questions.

Fixture

PLC

Data Acquisition