Recognized standard

Standard No. 85-2004 (R2009)

FDA recognition 4-279 · ANSI · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-279
Designation Standard No. 85-2004 (R2009)
Title Part 1: Disposable Prophy Angles
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Jun 7, 2021
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This standard covers disposable prophy angles suitable for a dental hygienist or dentist to use in conjunction with a doriot style handpiece during the final stages of a dental cleaning, also known as a polish.

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