Recognized standard

F3172-15 (Reapproved 2021)

FDA recognition 3-179 · ASTM · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-179
Designation F3172-15 (Reapproved 2021)
Title Standard Guide for Design Verification Device Size and Sample Size Selection for Endovascular Devices
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide provides guidance for selecting an appropriate device (s) and determining an appropriate sample (s) (that is, number of samples) for design verification testing of endovascular devices. A methodology is presented to determine which device (s) should be selected for testing to verify…

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