ISO 7206-13 – Torque resistance of hip prosthesis head fixation

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ISO 7206-13 is the test method for the torque required to loosen the fixation between a femoral head and the neck or stem cone of a hip prosthesis. To match this to your program, talk with our team.

What ISO 7206-13 Covers

It measures the resistance of the head-to-stem taper junction to loosening, part of hip-implant verification.

How the Test Is Run

An assembled head and stem are held and torque is applied to rotate the head relative to the cone, and the torque to loosen the fixation is recorded.

Why It Matters

Taper-junction fixation governs hip-implant assembly reliability; a torsion setup and correct implant fixturing are essential.

Reading the Designation

Cited as ISO 7206-13 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.

Related Standards

ISO 7206-4 covers hip stem endurance and ISO 14879-1 covers knee tibial trays.

Request a Quote

Setting up femoral head fixation testing to ISO 7206-13? Request a quote and our team will help you build a system matched to your implant geometry and torque range.


TensileMill CNC products for ISO 7206-13

Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with ISO 7206-13:


Bring ISO 7206-13 testing in-house with TensileMill CNC

TensileMill CNC helps labs run ISO 7206-13 with repeatable, audit-ready results. That typically means universal testing machines, specimen-preparation systems, grips, and fixtures. Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.