{"id":4865,"date":"2025-05-23T05:08:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T03:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/implants\/hip-implant-testing\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T13:37:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T11:37:15","slug":"hip-implant-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/en\/implants\/hip-implant-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"HIP IMPLANT TRIALS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4865\" class=\"elementor elementor-4865 elementor-2890\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-248f1939 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"248f1939\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37407824 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37407824\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14a85fe4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14a85fe4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HIP IMPLANT TESTING\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8cf045 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1b8cf045\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60e16965 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60e16965\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8727734 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8727734\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a3aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a3aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d3f18e3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d3f18e3\" data-element_type=\"container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63609536 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"63609536\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9a3aaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9a3aaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span> <b>Instituto de Biomec\u00e1nica (IBV)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a benchmark in the evaluation of<\/span><b> hip implants<\/b>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offering specialized tests to assess their <\/span><b>safety, mechanical strength, and functional performance <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as well as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve their design. As a recognized authority, we are the only laboratory in Spain accredited by ENAC to perform femoral stem testing in accordance with ISO 7206-4, highlighting our excellence and technical competence. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hip <\/span><b>implants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are composed of multiple components, each with specific biomechanical functions and requirements. At IBV, we carry out tests tailored to each component, evaluating their  <\/span><b>durability, mechanical interaction, and load-bearing behavior<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our testing, we help manufacturers optimize product design and ensure regulatory compliance before market launch.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9766be e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f9766be\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f57eb21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1f57eb21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28-jul-2025-10_01_11-1.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4719\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28-jul-2025-10_01_11-1.png 400w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28-jul-2025-10_01_11-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/28-jul-2025-10_01_11-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<header class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0098fa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7a0098fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644b104 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"644b104\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be3129d elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"5be3129d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><nav class=\"ibv-breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\"><ul class=\"breadcrumb-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/en\/\">Inicio<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fc1b3e8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7fc1b3e8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dc83788 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2dc83788\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2dbbf643 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2dbbf643\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nFEMORAL STEM TESTING\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b15f361 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b15f361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec8b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec8b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd155d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd155d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Femoral<\/span> <b>stems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a key structural element in hip prostheses, designed to support body weight and efficiently transfer loads to the femur. At IBV, we conduct  <\/span><b>tests to analyze<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> their<\/span> <b>mechanical strength, fatigue behavior, and stability under dynamic loading<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 and we are the only<\/span> <b>laboratory accredited by ENAC<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to determine<\/span> <b>fatigue properties<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">according to<\/span> <b>ISO 7206-4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue properties testing of femoral stems <\/span><b>(ISO 7206-4), ENAC accredited: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue resistance <\/span><b>testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of femoral components under repetitive loads. A key test for certifying hip prostheses in line with international standards. <\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Femoral stem fatigue resistance testing in the neck (ISO 7206-6)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Assessment of fracture resistance in the transition zone between the implant body and the femoral head.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compression and static load tests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Determination of the maximum load limit before structural failure.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Static compression test<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evaluation of the stiffness and structural stability of the stem.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a75048c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3a75048c\" 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a735aea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a735aea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a162663 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a162663\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ff493e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0ff493e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-11-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4715\" alt=\"ENSAYOS DE IMPLANTES DE CADERA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-11-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-11-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-11-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84663e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84663e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae72e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ae72e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nACETABULAR COMPONENT (COTYLE) TESTING\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7dfdd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c7dfdd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec8b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec8b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd155d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd155d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-723158ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"723158ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>The <strong>acetabular component <\/strong>(or <strong>cotyle<\/strong>) is the part of the hip prosthesis implanted in the pelvis, serving as the articulation surface for the femoral head. Proper fixation and mechanical strength are essential to ensure long-term stability of the hip prosthesis. <\/p><p>These tests ensure that the acetabular component provides a stable and durable base for hip articulation.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Modular fixation strength testing (ASTM F1820)<\/strong>: Evaluation of the resistance of the interface between the shell and its insert.<\/li><li><strong>Fatigue testing of metal acetabular components (ASTM F3090)<\/strong>: Measurement of the component\u2019s resistance under repeated physiological loading conditions.<\/li><li><strong>Acetabular device load testing<\/strong>: Simulation of mechanical stresses exerted on the implant during daily patient activities.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7945f8b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7945f8b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9985ed e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f9985ed\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-215d5fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"215d5fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FEMORAL HEAD AND MODULAR CONNECTION TESTING\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-780925b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"780925b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec8b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec8b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd155d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd155d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-723158ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"723158ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c4ded8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c4ded8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p><strong>Femoral heads<\/strong> are the components of the hip prosthesis that articulate with the acetabular cup. At IBV, we carry out tests to validate their strength and stability, ensuring secure fixation to the femoral stem. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Static load resistance test (ISO 7206-10)<\/strong>: Determination of the force required to cause fracture or dislocation of the femoral head.<\/li><li><strong>Taper interface evaluation (ISO 7206-13)<\/strong>: Measurement of the torque required to loosen the head from the femoral stem.<\/li><li><strong>Axial disassembly tests (ASTM F2009)<\/strong>: Assessment of the force needed to separate the femoral head from its taper connection.<\/li><\/ul><p>These studies are critical to analyzing femoral head stability and preventing loosening or failure of the prosthetic joint.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6363cde e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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src=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-13-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-4717\" alt=\"ENSAYOS DE IMPLANTES DE CADERA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-13-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-13-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/med-lab.ibv.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMAGEN-13-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dda2ea e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6dda2ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34e145b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34e145b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">COATING AND SURFACE ADHESION TESTING\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffb1cc8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ffb1cc8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ec8b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2ec8b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd155d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd155d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-985aac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"985aac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-723158ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"723158ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c4ded8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35c4ded8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bae6e13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bae6e13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7cedb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f7cedb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><p>Many hip implants incorporate <strong>special surface coatings<\/strong> to enhance osseointegration or reduce material wear. At IBV, we evaluate the strength and adhesion of these coatings through specialized testing. <\/p><ul><li><strong>Tensile adhesion testing of metallic and calcium phosphate coatings (ASTM F1147)<\/strong>: Assessment of coating adhesion to the metallic substrate of the implant.<\/li><li><strong>Shear testing of ceramic and metallic coatings (ASTM F1044)<\/strong>: Measurement of the coating\u2019s resistance to shear forces.<\/li><\/ul><p>These tests help verify the quality and durability of surface treatments applied to hip implants.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ad0c9b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1ad0c9b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327b9f51 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"327b9f51\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5fbba542 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5fbba542\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\nWHY CHOOSE IBV FOR HIP IMPLANT TESTING\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f84048b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5f84048b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a0065c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a0065c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating hip implants requires a combination of<\/span><b> structural analysis, biomechanical studies, and materials testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure that implants remain safe and effective over time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3558a140 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3558a140\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d1a13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"39d1a13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60554186 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60554186\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67ac6da1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67ac6da1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760da53 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"760da53\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b53fe7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b53fe7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At IBV, we offer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>The only laboratory accredited by ENAC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for femoral stem testing of 519\/LE1105 hip implants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Traceability of measurements to national and international standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, ensuring the reliability of test results for third parties and public authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>A quality management system based on ISO 17025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, under which all testing activities are conducted.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Mechanical testing laboratory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Equipped with advanced technology to assess implant strength and fatigue resistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Human movement laboratory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Specialized in biomechanical studies to analyze the implant\u2013bone interaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Team of experts in biomechanics and biomaterials<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With extensive experience in the validation and optimization of surgical implants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Customized methodology based on manufacturer needs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We design tailored test protocols according to the implant\u2019s specific features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>Strategic analysis and technical recommendations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Every test includes insights to enhance device performance prior to market launch.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"2\"><b>Specialized resources and qualified personnel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support companies in conformity assessment and regulatory compliance, including CE marking processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18f2589d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"18f2589d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3870463a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3870463a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact our technical team<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d2d7592 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d2d7592\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Discover how our testing services can help you validate and optimize your hip implant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5520879d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69050c58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-faq\" data-id=\"69050c58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-229e3eb\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">Why is it important to carry out specific tests for each component of a hip prosthesis?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                A hip prosthesis is composed of different elements \u2014the femoral stem, head, acetabular cup, and coatings\u2014 each subjected to distinct biomechanical forces within the body.<br><br>Evaluating each component independently makes it possible to identify potential structural failure points, validate performance under repetitive loads, and ensure proper interaction between the parts of the prosthetic assembly.<br><br>Specialized laboratories such as the Institute of Biomechanics (IBV) perform these tests in accordance with international standards to ensure that the implant is safe, stable, and durable prior to commercialization.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-6530ab0\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">What does the ISO 7206-4 standard determine, and why is it key in the testing of femoral stems?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                ISO 7206-4 sets the requirements for determining the fatigue strength of femoral stems, a critical part of the prosthesis that supports body weight and transfers loads to the bone.<br><br>This standard allows simulation of long-term physiological conditions by applying millions of loading cycles until material fracture or failure occurs.<br><br>IBV is the only laboratory in Spain accredited by ENAC to perform this type of test, ensuring the reliability and traceability of results in accordance with international standards.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"elementskit-single-faq elementor-repeater-item-b4f543e\">\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-header\">\n                <h2 class=\"elementskit-faq-title\">How are the stability and strength of the femoral head evaluated in a hip prosthesis?<\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elementskit-faq-body\">\n                The 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