ASTM F2009: Scope and requirements
ASTM F2009-20: Standard Test Method for Determining the Axial Disassembly Force of Taper Connections of Modular Prostheses.
- A minimum of five tests should be run per head/cone type.
- Before the test, the head and cone must be joined with a specified force analogous to ISO 7206-10. Preparation of the femoral head is also required to ensure correct fixation.