Recognized standard

18556 Frist edition 2016-04

FDA recognition 4-289 · ISO · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-289
Designation 18556 Frist edition 2016-04
Title Dentistry - Intraoral spatulas
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) ISO 18556:2016 specifies requirements and their test methods for metallic and non-metallic intraoral spatulas used to introduce and model filling materials into a tooth cavity, including single use disposable items. NOTE This includes instruments used for placement and contouring of non-metallic…

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