Recognized standard

7864 Fourth edition 2016-08-01

FDA recognition 6-379 · ISO · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-379
Designation 7864 Fourth edition 2016-08-01
Title Sterile hypodermic needles for single use - Requirements and test methods
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Sep 21, 2016
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 7864:2016 specifies requirements for sterile hypodermic needles for single use of designated metric s 0,18 mm to 1,2 mm. It does not apply to those devices that are covered by their own standard such as dental needles and pen needles.

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