Recognized standard

ST72:2019

FDA recognition 14-541 · ANSI · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-541
Designation ST72:2019
Title Bacterial endotoxins - Test methods, routine monitoring, and alternatives to batch testing
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Jul 6, 2020
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This document specifies general criteria to be applied in the determination of bacterial endotoxins on or in medical devices, components, or raw materials employing bacterial endotoxins test (BET) methods using amebocyte lysate reagents from Limulus polyphemus or Tachypleus tridentatus. NOTE…

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