Recognized standard

21536 Third edition 2023-07

FDA recognition 11-400 · ISO · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-400
Designation 21536 Third edition 2023-07
Title Non-active surgical implants - Joint replacement implants - Specific requirements for knee-joint replacement implants
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Sep 11, 2023
Device classes Class 3, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies requirements for knee-joint replacement implants. Regarding safety, this document specifies requirements for intended performance, design attributes, materials, design evaluation, manufacture, sterilization, packaging, information supplied by the manufacturer and methods of…

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