Recognized standard

F1408-20a

FDA recognition 2-280 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-280
Designation F1408-20a
Title Standard Practice for Subcutaneous Screening Test for Implant Materials
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This practice covers a short-term testing method to screen the subcutaneous tissue reaction to implant candidate materials in small laboratory animals. The material may be dense or porous. This method may not work for absorbable materials, depending on the absorption kinetics. The tissue…

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