Recognized standard

F2942-25

FDA recognition 3-207 · ASTM · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-207
Designation F2942-25
Title Standard Guide for in vitro Axial, Bending, and Torsional Durability Testing of Vascular Stents
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry May 25, 2026
Device classes Class 3
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide includes four separate cyclic deformation durability guides related to vascular stents and vascular stent-grafts: bending, axial, torsional, and compression. 1.2 This guide does not address whether a specific mode of durability testing is relevant for a particular vascular stent and…

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