Recognized standard

M99660_03_01

FDA recognition 6-470 · USP-NF · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-470
Designation M99660_03_01
Title <871> Sutures - Needle Attachment
Standards developer United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and the National Formulary (NF)
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.

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