Recognized standard

F3268-18a

FDA recognition 8-557 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-557
Designation F3268-18a
Title Standard Guide for in vitro Degradation Testing of Absorbable Metals
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Jun 7, 2021
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 The purpose of this standard is to outline appropriate experimental approaches for conducting an initial evaluation of the in vitro degradation properties of a device or test sample fabricated from an absorbable metal or alloy. 1.2 The described experimental approaches are intended to control…

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