Recognized standard

F2942-13

FDA recognition 3-138 · ASTM · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-138
Designation F2942-13
Title Standard Guide for the In Vitro Axial, Bending, and Rotational Durability Test of Vascular Stents
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 3
Scope (excerpt) This guide includes three separate cyclic deformation durability guides related to vascular stents: bending, axial, and torsional.This guide does not address flat plate, local crush durability, or multi-mode testing.

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