Recognized standard

F1839-08 (Reapproved 2016)

FDA recognition 11-242 · ASTM · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-242
Designation F1839-08 (Reapproved 2016)
Title Standard Specification for Rigid Polyurethane Foam for Use as a Standard Material for Testing Orthopaedic Devices and Instruments
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Aug 21, 2017
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This specification covers rigid unicellular polyurethane foam for use as a standard material for performing mechanical tests utilizing orthopaedic devices or instruments. The specification is applicable to sheets or blocks of foam, or foam that is made by the user using a two-part liquid…

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