NF EN 12563 : 1999

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Intended performance
5 Design attributes
6 Materials
7 Design evaluation
8 Manufacture
9 Sterilization
10 Packaging
11 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (normative) Evaluation of relative angular motion
         of components
Annex B (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
         addressing essential requirements or other provisions
         of EU Directives

Defines specific requirements for hip joint replacement implants. In conjunction with safety, given also are requirements for intended performance, materials, design evaluation, design attributes, sterilization, manufacture, packaging and information supplied by the manufacturer and methods of test.