Recognized standard
F1078-10 (Reapproved 2018)
FDA recognition 6-269 · ASTM · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Key facts
| Recognition number | 6-269 |
|---|---|
| Designation | F1078-10 (Reapproved 2018) |
| Title | Standard Terminology for Surgical Scissors-Inserted and Non-Inserted Blades |
| 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 defines basic terms and considerations for the components of scissors with either inserted or non-inserted blades (see Fig. 1). Instruments in this terminology are limited to those fabricated having scissor blades made from stainless steel and used for surgical procedures. |
At a glance
- 1–9 Product codes
- 1–9 FDA guidance documents
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