Recognized standard

TIR42:2021

FDA recognition 3-172 · AAMI · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-172
Designation TIR42:2021
Title Evaluation of Particulates Associated with Vascular Medical Devices
Standards developer Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) This document provides information for defining appropriate test methods, determining the source of particulate, assessing the clinical risk of particulate, and establishing product particulate limits. Particulate could arise from many sources including materials, environment, and clinical use. This…

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