ISO 15142-3:2003

ISO 15142-3:2003 specifies metallic medical devices used for the temporary intramedullary stabilization of long bones by surgical implantation, classifying and giving other requirements and dimensions for the devices used to insert, remove or both insert and remove intramedullary nails. It also provides a means of measuring reamer diameter. It is applicable to all metal intramedullary fixation devices used for temporary fixation of long bones in the human body, except drive connections for locking elements.