Recognized standard

F2079-09 (Reapproved 2017)

FDA recognition 3-79 · ASTM · Cardiovascular

Key facts

Recognition number 3-79
Designation F2079-09 (Reapproved 2017)
Title Standard Test Method for Measuring Intrinsic Elastic Recoil of Balloon-Expandable Stents
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Cardiovascular
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 3
Scope (excerpt) The purpose of this test method is to quantify the percentage by which the diameter of a stent decreases from its expanded diameter while still on the delivery balloon to its relaxed diameter after deflating the balloon. This test method is appropriate for stents manufactured from a material that is…

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