BS ISO 15142-1:2003

Implants for surgery. Metal intramedullary nailing systems. Intramedullary nails | Status: Current, Work in hand

1 Scope This part of ISO 15142 specifies metallic medical devices used for the temporary intramedullary stabilization of long bones by surgical implantation, defining terms and giving requirements for intramedullary nails. It is applicable to all metal intramedullary fixation devices used for temporary fixation of long bones in the human body.