This part of ISO 7206 describes test methods for determining the endurance properties under specified laboratory conditions, of the head and neck region of stemmed femoral components of total hip joint prostheses and stemmed femoral components used alone in partial hip joint replacement. It applies to modular and non-modular designs made of metallic or non-metallic materials.

It also defines the test conditions so that the important parameters that affect the components are taken into account, and describes how the specimen is set up for testing.

This part of ISO 7206 does not cover methods of examining and reporting of the test specimen; these should be agreed between the test laboratory and the parties submitting the specimen for test.