Recognized standard

F750-20

FDA recognition 2-279 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-279
Designation F750-20
Title Standard Practice for Evaluating Acute Systemic Toxicity of Material Extracts by Systemic Injection in the Mouse
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This practice covers a nonspecific, acute toxicity test used for detecting leachables from materials used in medical devices. 1.2 The liquids injected into the mouse are those obtained by Practice F619 where the extraction vehicles are saline, vegetable oil, or other liquids simulating human…

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