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F3208-20

FDA recognition 8-549 · ASTM · Materials

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Recognition number 8-549
Designation F3208-20
Title Standard Guide for Selecting Test Soils for Validation of Cleaning Methods for Reusable Medical Devices
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide describes methods for selecting test soils for cleaning validations based upon the characteristics of the soil, the physical characteristics of the device, and the clinical use of the device. 1.2 This guide describes the preparation and use of some test soils for the validation of…

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