Recognized standard

7405 Third edition 2018-10 Corrected version 2018-12

FDA recognition 4-261 · ISO · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-261
Designation 7405 Third edition 2018-10 Corrected version 2018-12
Title Dentistry - Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Dec 23, 2019
Device classes Class 2, Class 1, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies test methods for the evaluation of biological effects of medical devices used in dentistry. It includes testing of pharmacological agents that are an integral part of the device under test. This document does not cover testing of materials and devices that do not come into…

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