Recognized standard

Standard No. 46-2016

FDA recognition 4-340 · ANSI · Dental/ENT

Key facts

Recognition number 4-340
Designation Standard No. 46-2016
Title Dental Patient Chair
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry May 26, 2025
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This standard is applicable to all patient chairs, regardless of their construction, and regardless of whether they are operated manually, electrically or by other means, or as a combination of these. This standard specifies requirements, test methods, manufacturer's information, marking and…

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