Recognized standard

PB70:2012

FDA recognition 6-296 · ANSI · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-296
Designation PB70:2012
Title Liquid barrier performance and classification of protective apparel and drapes intended for use in health care facilities
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Aug 6, 2013
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard establishes a system of classification for protective apparel and drapes used in healthcare facilities based on their liquid barrier performance and specifies related labeling requirements and standardized test methods for determining compliance. The standard is intended to ultimately…

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