Recognized standard

20698 First Edition 2018-07

FDA recognition 6-495 · ISO · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

Key facts

Recognition number 6-495
Designation 20698 First Edition 2018-07
Title Catheter systems for neuraxial application - Sterile and single-use catheters and accessories
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) ISO 20698 specifies general requirements and test methods for catheter systems intended to be used in neuraxial applications. This document specifies requirements for intended performance, design attributes, materials, design evaluation, manufacture, sterilization, packaging and information supplied…

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