Recognized standard

F2565-21

FDA recognition 8-572 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-572
Designation F2565-21
Title Standard Guide for Extensively Irradiation-Crosslinked Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fabricated Forms for Surgical Implant Applications
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This guide covers extensively crosslinked ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) materials (fabricated forms) that are produced starting with virgin resin powders and consolidated forms meeting all the requirements of Specification F648. 1.2 This guide does not cover fabricated forms…

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