Recognized standard

16971-1 First edition 2024-11

FDA recognition 10-138 · ISO · Ophthalmic

Key facts

Recognition number 10-138
Designation 16971-1 First edition 2024-11
Title Ophthalmic instruments - Optical coherence tomographs - Part 1: Optical coherence tomographs for the posterior segment of the human eye
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Ophthalmic
Date of entry May 26, 2025
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This document is applicable to optical coherence tomography (OCT) instruments, systems, and methods that are intended to image and measure the biological tissue of the posterior segment of the human eye. This document specifies characteristics and minimum requirements for OCT instruments and…

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