Recognized standard

F921-10 (Reapproved 2018)

FDA recognition 6-268 · ASTM · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-268
Designation F921-10 (Reapproved 2018)
Title Standard Terminology Relating to Hemostatic Forceps
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Mar 16, 2012
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This terminology covers basic terms and considerations for the components of hemostatic forceps. Instruments in this terminology are limited to those fabricated from stainless steel and for general surgical procedures. See Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

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