Recognized standard

F2459-18

FDA recognition 8-468 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-468
Designation F2459-18
Title Standard Test Method for Extracting Residue from Metallic Medical Components and Quantifying via Gravimetric Analysis
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Sep 17, 2018
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method covers the quantitative assessment of the amount of residue obtained from metallic medical components when extracted with aqueous or organic solvents. 1.2 This test method does not advocate an acceptable level of cleanliness. It identifies two techniques to quantify extractable…

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