Recognized standard

F2257-22

FDA recognition 8-604 · ASTM · Materials

Key facts

Recognition number 8-604
Designation F2257-22
Title Standard Specification for Wrought Seamless or Welded and Drawn 18Chromium-14Nickel-2.5Molybdenum Stainless Steel Small Diameter Tubing for Surgical Implants (UNS S31673)
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Materials
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This specification covers the requirements for wrought 18chromium-14nickel-2.5molybdenum stainless steel tubing used for the manufacture of surgical implants. Material shall conform to the applicable requirements of Specification F138 (for seamless) or Specification F139 (for welded and drawn)…

At a glance

  • None Product codes
  • 1–9 FDA guidance documents

Counts are shown as ranges. Exact figures, trends and every underlying record are available in Orca1.

About FDA-recognized consensus standards

The FDA recognizes voluntary consensus standards that manufacturers can cite in premarket submissions to show conformity with specific requirements.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Recognized Consensus Standards database · Source date:

Browse all FDA-recognized consensus standards