Recognized standard

F1439-03 (Reapproved 2018)

FDA recognition 2-145 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-145
Designation F1439-03 (Reapproved 2018)
Title Standard Guide for Performance of Lifetime Bioassay for the Tumorigenic Potential of Implant Materials
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide is intended to assist the biomaterials testing laboratory in the conduct and evaluation of tumorigenicity tests to evaluate the potential for new materials to evoke a neoplastic response. The procedure is generally reserved only for those materials which have not previously been used…

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