Recognized standard

F1670/F1670M-17a

FDA recognition 6-491 · ASTM · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-491
Designation F1670/F1670M-17a
Title Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Device classes Class 2
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…

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