Recognized standard
F1840-10 (Reapproved 2016)
FDA recognition 6-270 · ASTM · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Key facts
| Recognition number | 6-270 |
|---|---|
| Designation | F1840-10 (Reapproved 2016) |
| Title | Standard Terminology for Surgical Suture Needles |
| Standards developer | ASTM International |
| Specialty area | General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital |
| Date of entry | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Device classes | Class 1 |
| Scope (excerpt) | 1.1 This test method is used to evaluate the resistance of materials used in protective clothing to penetration by synthetic blood under conditions of continuous liquid contact. Protective clothing pass/fail determinations are based on visual detection of synthetic blood penetration. 1.1.1 This test… |
At a glance
- 1–9 Product codes
- 1–9 FDA guidance documents
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About FDA-recognized consensus standards
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