Recognized standard

F603-12 (Reapproved 2020)

FDA recognition 8-226 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-226
Designation F603-12 (Reapproved 2020)
Title Standard Specification for High-Purity Dense Aluminum Oxide for Medical Application
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Aug 21, 2017
Device classes Class 2, Class 3
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This specification covers the material requirements for high-purity, dense aluminum oxide for load-bearing surgical implant applications. 1.2 This specification does not cover finished parts (for example, femoral heads, acetabular inserts, dental implants and the like). It is intended as a…

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