Recognized standard

Standard No. 41-2020

FDA recognition 4-295 · ANSI · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-295
Designation Standard No. 41-2020
Title Evaluation of Biocompatibility of Medical Devices Used in Dentistry
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry Dec 19, 2022
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This standard 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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