Recognized standard

1797 Third Edition 2017-05 Standard No. 179-2020

FDA recognition 4-281 · ISO · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-281
Designation 1797 Third Edition 2017-05 Standard No. 179-2020
Title Dentistry - Shanks for rotary and oscillating instruments Shanks for Rotary and Oscillating Instruments
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Jun 7, 2021
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 1797:2017 specifies the requirements for dimensions and material properties of shanks used in dentistry for rotary or oscillating instruments. It describes the measurement methods for the verification of the requirements. ISO 1797:2017 is not applicable to tips fixed to the handpiece with a…

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