Recognized standard

F3036-21

FDA recognition 3-182 · ASTM · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-182
Designation F3036-21
Title Standard Guide for Testing Absorbable Stents
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry May 30, 2022
Device classes Class 3
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide covers select physical and mechanical characterizations of vascular stents with one or more absorbable components. Such absorbable stents (also referred to as vascular scaffolds) are used to provide temporary luminal support of the coronary and peripheral vasculature following…

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