Target Devices & Corresponding Models
| Medical Device | Preferred Species | Disease Model |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Cement | Ovine (Sheep) | Osteoporotic lumbar vertebrae |
| Artificial Joints | Caprine (Goat) | Femoral condyle defect |
| Spinal Fusion Cages | Porcine (Swine) | Intervertebral disc degeneration |
| Bone Plate/Screw Systems | Canine (Beagle) | Tibial osteotomy |
| Test Category | Methodology |
|---|---|
| Osseointegration | Histomorphometry (Bone-to-implant contact %) |
| Corrosion Resistance | SEM/EDS analysis of metal ion release |
| Dynamic Loading | 5Hz cyclic compression (1000N, 10M cycles) |
| Wear Simulation | Hip joint simulator (ISO 14242-3 gait cycle) |