Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS) |
FR Recognition List Number
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054
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Date of Entry 07/06/2020
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FR Recognition Number
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14-539
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Standard | |
ASTM F2475-20 Standard Guide for Biocompatibility Evaluation of Medical Device Packaging Materials |
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Scope/Abstract1.1 This guide provides information to determine the appropriate testing for biocompatibility of medical device packaging materials that have the potential to contact the patient directly or indirectly. 1.2 This guide does not apply to secondary or tertiary packaging materials. 1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. |
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Extent of Recognition
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Rationale for Recognition
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies. |
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Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
This standard is relevant for all medical devices where sterilization and packaging are components of the development and manufacture of the product. |
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Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
ISO 11607-1 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems.
ISO 11607-2 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes.
ISO/TS 16775 First edition 2014-05-15 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Guidance on the application of ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2.
Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued September 2018. |
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FDA Technical Contacts
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Standards Development Organization
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FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
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*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable. |