Recognized standard

21672-1 First edition 2012-04 Standard No. 169-2019

FDA recognition 4-394 · ISO · Dental/ENT

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Recognition number 4-394
Designation 21672-1 First edition 2012-04 Standard No. 169-2019
Title Dentistry - Periodontal probes - Part 1: General requirements Periodontal Probes: General Requirements
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry May 25, 2026
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 21672 specifies general requirements and test methods for periodontal probes. It is applicable to periodontal probes made of austenitic and martensitic stainless steel. It is not applicable to periodontal probes with working ends made completely of plastics, nor to HAUER probes and…

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