Atlas : Welcome

Explants analysis

The various Atlas

Atlas and Low-friction

Primary stability

Surgical procedure

Insert stability

Clinical data

Insert thickness

Quality requirement

Secondary stability

Atlas : The inventor

Alumina/Alumina

Contact

Atlas

International distribution

Quality requirements

ATLAS® and insert production quality

GENERAL SUMMARY

FHI has been ISO 9001 and EN 46001 certified respectively by AFAQ and G'MED.

  • Full production traceability with 30 year data records
  • Regular inspection instrument calibration by specialised firms
  • Personnel trained for special processes, such as welding, cleaning) (approval given by APAVE)
  • Atlas® is FDA approved.

 

  • UHMWPE machining in a special, air conditioned workshop.
  • Dimensional inspection in an air conditioned metrology lab.
  • Class 100 (ASTM) clean room packaging at blister pack station.
  • Cleaning and rinsing using demineralised water, filtered at .1 microns, treated with an ultra violet gun.

METAL BACK

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Systematic inspection (unit)

Statistic inspection
(99 % reliability grid)

Parameter
inspection e

MATERIALS

TA6V ELI

ISO and ASTM (USA standard) compliance documentary checks

Material sampling and analysis by approved lab

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Chemical composition check

Chemical composition check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Grain size test

Grain size check

LATHE WORK

Inter

First part setting dimensional test

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exter

Full dimensional and three-dimension machine geometry test, 2 micron accuracy

1 part out of 10 in process check by production operator using a micrometer, calliper, gauge

Digital control machine programmes

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Random daily check by quality control with its own measuring instruments (possible detection of calibration error in production's control instrument)

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BLOCK WELDING

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100 daN load block resistance check

Weld parameter inspection and recording (intensity, tension, flow, argon)

1 out of 10 part sampling (all parts redone if random check shows 1 out of tolerance result.

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Weld quality check by destructive part test and metallurgic analysis.

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL MICROBEADING

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Visual inspection according to standards

Pressure, tie and abrasion load quality parameter inspection

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Regular used load screening

HAP

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Powder batch check according to ISO standard

Thickness inspection

Pressure, plasma speed, temperature inspection

Heavy metal %

Crystalline phase % control on deposit

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Crystalline phase %

Porosity check

Tear resistance

Unit visual inspection

Coating peak-to-valley

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CLEANING

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Part bacterial contamination check

Cleaning water inspection

Chemical contamination check (for Na, nitrates)

Rinsing water ultra violet treatment efficiency check

GAMMMA STERILISING

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Initial contamination inspection according to pharmacopoeia

Parameter irradiation dose check.

Process validated according to ISO standard

Part sterilisation check

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Blister pack stripping

Blister pack sealing check

Shell and tyveck thickness inspection

LABELLING

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Production quantity check at each step in order to identify possible mixes

Unit weighing inspection (for size error)

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HMWPE INSERT

MATERIAL

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High molecular weight polyethylene (higher than 4.5 million g / mole) stearate free in accordance with ISO and ASTM standard

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ISO and ASTM (USA standard) compliance documentary checks

Material sampling and analysis by approved lab

Chemical composition check

Chemical composition check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Grains size check

Grain size check

HEAT
STABILISATION

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Oxidation check by approved laboratory

Dryer stabilising in argon including temperature, argon pressure, time parameter recording

TURNING AND reaming

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Dimensional first part setting check

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Total dimensional and geometry checks on three-dimensional checks, 2 micron measuring accuracy

1 part out of 10 in process check by production operator with a micrometer, calliper, gauge.

Digital control machine programme

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Random daily check by quality control with its own measuring instruments (possible detection of calibration error in production's control instrument)

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Friction surface peak to valley

CLEANING

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Part bacterial contamination

Regular cleaning water check

Chemical pollution check (for Na, nitrates, carbon hydride)

Rinsing water ultraviolet treatment efficiency check

S ETHYLENE OXIDE STERILISING

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Initial contamination inspection according to pharmacopoeia

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Process validated according to ISO standard

Part sterilisation check

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Blister pack stripping

Blister pack sealing check

Shell and tyveck thickness inspection

Ethylene oxide rate check

LABELLING

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Produced quantity checked at each step for possible mixes

Unit weighing inspection (for size error)

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ALUMINIUM OXIDE / UWMWPE SANDWICH INSERT

MATERIAL

UHMWPE

High molecular weight polyethylene (higher than 4.5 million g per mole) without stearates, in accordance with ISO and ASTM standards.

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ISO and ASTM (USA standard) compliance check

Material sampling and analysis by approved laboratory

Chemical composition check

Chemical composition check

Mechanical traction and break elongation resistance check

Mechanical traction and break elongation resistance check

Grain size check

Grain size check

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CROSS LINKING

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Load elongation check on standardised test tube.

Irradiation dose check applied on degassed fabricated materials under high pressure

ALUMINIUM
OXIDE

Grain size density check according to ISO and ASTM

Unit resistance to water pressure
Dimensional on three-dimensional machine
Peak to valley of friction surfaces

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HEAT STABILISATION

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Oxidation check by approved laboratory

Dryer stabilising in argon including temperature, argon pressure, time parameter recording

TURNING AND REAMING

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Dimensional setting check on first part.

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Total dimensional and geometry checks on three-dimensional checks, 2 micron measuring accuracy

1 part out of 10 in process check by production operator with a micrometer , calliper, gauge.

Digital control machine programmes.

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Random daily check by quality control with its own measuring instruments (possible detection of calibration error in production's control instrument)

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ALUMINIUM OXIDE INSERT ASSEMBLING IN ENVELOPPE.

CLEANING

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Load rotation check of inset in PE envelope

Production oxidation, time, argon pressure, temperature parameter check

Part bacterial pollution check

Regular cleaning water check

Chemical contamination check (for Na, nitrates)

Rinsing water ultraviolet treatment efficiency check

GAMMA STERILISING

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Initial contamination check according to pharmacopoeia

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Process validated according to ISO

Part sterilisation check

Irradiation parameter check

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Blister pack stripping

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Blister pack sealing check

Shell and tyveck thickness inspection

LABELLING

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Production quantity check at each step in order to identify possible mixes

Unit weighing inspection (for size error)

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SCREW

MATERIALS

TA6V ELI

ISO and ASTM (USA standard) compliance documentary checks

Material sampling and analysis by approved lab

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Contrôle composition chimique

Chemical composition check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Mechanical traction and stretch at break resistance check

Grain size check

Grain size check

TURNING

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Dimensional setting check on first part.

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Total dimensional and geometry checks on three-dimensional checks, 2 micron measuring accuracy

1 part out of 10 in process check by production operator with a micrometer , calliper, gauge.

Digital control machine programmes

Net check according to ISO standard.

Random daily check by quality control with its own measuring instruments (possible detection of calibration error in production's control instrument)

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MICROBEADING
EXTERNAL DEFLASHING

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Visual inspection according to standardised sets

Abrasive filler quality, time and pressure parameter check

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Regular load screening (removal of out of spec. Material)

CLEANING

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Part bacterial pollution check

Regular cleaning water check

Chemical contamination check (for Na, nitrates, carbon hydrides)

Rinsing water ultraviolet treatment efficiency check

LABELLING

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Produced quantity check at each step for possible mixes

Unit weighing inspection (for size error)

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Welcome - The various Atlas - Primary stability - Insert stability - Insert thickness - Secondary stability - Alumina/Alumina - Explant analysis
Low-friction - Surgical procedure - Clinical data - Quality requirement - The inventor - Contact - International distribution