Recognized standard

F983-24

FDA recognition 11-424 · ASTM · Orthopedic

Key facts

Recognition number 11-424
Designation F983-24
Title Standard Practice for Permanent Marking of Orthopaedic Implant Components
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Orthopedic
Date of entry Dec 22, 2025
Device classes Class 1, Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 The purpose of this practice is to (1) recommend that orthopaedic implants be permanently marked, and (2) recommend practical amounts of information that should be included in the marking. It is recognized, however, that marking is not practical in some cases (see 5.1).

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