Recognized standard

21649 First edition 2006-06-01

FDA recognition 6-179 · ISO · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-179
Designation 21649 First edition 2006-06-01
Title Needle-free injectors for medical use -- Requirements and test methods
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Aug 6, 2013
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 21649:2006 applies to safety and performance and testing requirements for single-use and multiple-use needle-free injection systems intended for human use in clinics and other medical settings and for personal use by patients. The dose chamber of the injection system is often disposable and…

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