Recognized standard

21850-1 First edition 2020-04 Standard No. 196-2021

FDA recognition 4-395 · ISO · Dental/ENT

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Recognition number 4-395
Designation 21850-1 First edition 2020-04 Standard No. 196-2021
Title Dentistry - Materials for dental instruments - Part 1: Stainless steel Materials for Dental Instruments - Part 1: Stainless Steel
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Dental/ENT
Date of entry May 25, 2026
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies stainless steel commonly used in manufacturing dental instruments. It is applicable to stainless steel materials used to manufacture either an entire instrument or a part of the instrument. It is applicable to single-use and reusable dental instruments, whether it is or it is…

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