Recognized standard

7153-1 Second edition 1991-04-01

FDA recognition 8-344 · ISO · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-344
Designation 7153-1 Second edition 1991-04-01
Title Surgical instruments -- Metallic materials -- Part 1: Stainless steel [Including: Amendment 1 (1999)]
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 7153 contains a survey and a selection of stainless steels available for use in the manufacture of surgical, dental and specific instruments for orthopaedic surgery.

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