Recognized standard

F1089-18

FDA recognition 8-478 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-478
Designation F1089-18
Title Standard Test Method for Corrosion of Surgical Instruments
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Sep 17, 2018
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This test method covers general test procedures and evaluation criteria for the corrosion resistance of new and reusable surgical instruments fabricated from stainless steel alloys, such as, but not limited to, those listed in Specification F899. 1.2 Instruments containing stainless steel…

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