Recognized standard

F981-04 (Reapproved 2016)

FDA recognition 2-94 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

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Recognition number 2-94
Designation F981-04 (Reapproved 2016)
Title Standard Practice for Assessment of Compatibility of Biomaterials for Surgical Implants with Respect to Effect of Materials on Muscle and Bone
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 23, 2016
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This practice provides a series of experimental protocols for biological assays of tissue reaction to nonabsorbable biomaterials for surgical implants. It assesses the effects of the material on animal tissue in which it is implanted. The experimental protocol is not designed to provide a…

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