Recognized standard

21606 First edition 2007-06 Standard No. 105-2010 (R2015)

FDA recognition 4-267 · ISO · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-267
Designation 21606 First edition 2007-06 Standard No. 105-2010 (R2015)
Title Dentistry - Elastomeric auxiliaries for use in orthodontics Orthodontic Elastomeric Materials
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 21606:2007 is applicable to all elastomeric auxiliaries including orthodontic elastics, elastomeric bands, chains, links, thread and ligatures used for orthodontics both inside and outside the mouth, in conjunction with fixed and removable appliances.

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