The DARF Retrieval and Research Center is an independent implant research center located in Colton, California. Detailed, accurate, reproducible and confidential are the foundation for the retrieval studies conducted at DARF Retrieval and Research Center. Building upon our foundation with highly skilled, talented professionals and staff, we assess and provide every study with the highest attention to detail and accuracy possible. The results of our studies are equally reproducible which provides the consistency of the results you expect for your contracted study. 

 

DARF Retrieval and Research Center is led by Ian C. Clarke, PhD, who brings 40 years of experience to our implant retrieval and research program. The talented, skilled leadership combined with a dedicated staff has elevated DARF Retrieval and Research Center to the forefront of the industry. 

 

Retrieval Services 

 

The DARF Retrieval and Research Center is the ideal facility to entrust your valuable implants. 

We are an independent facility. 

We have surgeon and scientist experts on staff. 

We have state of the art equipment. 

We are a ‘one-stop shop’ for your every need 

 

As we value your participation in the retrieval process and want the best possible reporting for you we request that you follow the Preparation and Shipping process described. 

 

Premarket Testing 

 

DARF has an exclusive history with the Peterson Tribology Laboratory to investigate wear of biomaterials using orbital hip simulators. DARF has the capability to run three 12-station hip simulators to analyze biomaterial wear. DARF has experience with reporting gravimetric wear, abrasive wear challenges, and isolating wear debris particles for premarket evaluation and FDA consideration. 

 

Analytical Tools

 

White Light Interferometer (NewView 600, Zygo Corp) 

Coordinate Measuring Machine (Legex 322, Mitutoyo) 

Scanning Electron Microscope (EVO MA15, Zeiss) 

Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (Quantax 200, Bruker)