Recognized standard

F895-11 (Reapproved 2016)

FDA recognition 2-189 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-189
Designation F895-11 (Reapproved 2016)
Title Standard Test Method for Agar Diffusion Cell Culture Screening for Cytotoxicity
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 23, 2016
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method is appropriate for materials in a variety of shapes and for materials that are not necessarily sterile. This test method would be appropriate in situations in which the amount of material is limited. For example, small devices or powders could be placed on the agar and the…

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