BS EN ISO 9713:2009

Neurosurgical implants. Self-closing intracranial aneurysm clips. | Status: Superseded, Withdrawn

1 Scope This International Standard describes characteristics of self-closing aneurysm clips intended for permanent intracranial implantation and specifies requirements for their marking, packaging, sterilization and for labelling and accompanying documentation. In addition it gives a method for the measurement of closing force. This International Standard is not applicable to malleable clips, or clips intended to be used during the course of surgery and removed before wound closure (temporary clips).