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Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS)
FR Recognition List Number 057 Date of Entry 12/20/2021 
FR Recognition Number 8-573
Standard
ASTM F2695-12(2020)
Standard Specification for Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Powder Blended With Alpha-Tocopherol (Vitamin E) and Fabricated Forms for Surgical Implant Applications
Scope/Abstract
1.1 This specification covers ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) powder blended with alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) intended for use in surgical implants.

1.2 The requirements of this specification apply to alpha-tocopherol-containing UHMWPE in two forms. One is virgin polymer powder blended with alpha-tocopherol prior to consolidation (Section 4). The second is any form fabricated from this blended, alpha-tocopherol-containing powder from which a finished product is subsequently produced (Section 5). This specification does not apply to finished or semi-finished products that are doped with Vitamin E after consolidation.

1.3 Aside from blending with alpha-tocopherol, the provisions of Specifications F648 and D4020 apply. Special requirements detailed in this specification are added to describe powders containing alpha-tocopherol that will be used in surgical implants. This specification addresses material characteristics and does not apply to the packaged and sterilized finished implant. This specification also does not apply to UHMWPE materials extensively crosslinked by gamma and electron beam sources of ionizing radiation.
Extent of Recognition
Complete standard
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.
Transition Period
FDA recognition of ASTM F2695-12 [Rec# 8-424] will be superseded by recognition of ASTM F2695-12 (2020) [Rec# 8-573]. FDA will accept declarations of conformity, in support of premarket submissions, to [Rec# 8-424] until December 18th, 2022. After this transition period, declarations of conformity to [Rec# 8-424] will not be accepted.
Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
Regulation Number Device Name Device Class Product Code
§888.3040 Accessory, System, External Fixator, Containing Antimicrobial Agent Class 2 NJA
§888.3040 Appliances And Accessories, Fixation, Bone, Absorbable Single/Multiple Component Class 2 MRY
§888.3040 Component, Traction, Invasive Class 2 JEC
§888.3040 Fastener, Fixation, Nondegradable, Soft Tissue Class 2 MBI
§888.3040 Laparoscopic Bone Anchor Urethropexy Instrument Kit Class 2 NWN
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Resorbable, Hard Tissue Class 2 OVZ
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Smooth Class 2 HTY
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Smooth, Metallic Class 2 NDL
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Threaded Class 2 JDW
§888.3040 Pin, Fixation, Threaded, Metallic Class 2 NDM
§888.3040 Sacroiliac Joint Fixation Class 2 OUR
§888.3040 Screw, Fixation, Bone Class 2 HWC
§888.3040 Screw, Fixation, Bone, Non-Spinal, Metallic Class 2 NDJ
§888.3040 System, External Fixator (With Metallic Invasive Components) Class 2 NDK
§888.3110 Ankle Arthroplasty Implantation System Class 2 OYK
§888.3110 Prosthesis, Ankle, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 HSN
§888.3310 Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 KWZ
§888.3310 Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, + Additive Class 2 PBI
§888.3340 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Composite/Metal Class 2 KMC
§888.3310 Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 KWZ
§888.3310 Prosthesis, Hip, Constrained, Cemented Or Uncemented, Metal/Polymer, + Additive Class 2 PBI
§888.3340 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Composite/Metal Class 2 KMC
§888.4210 Mixer, Cement, For Clinical Use Class 1 JDZ
§888.3350 Acetabular Cup Orientation System Class 2 PLW
§888.3350 Hip, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer + Additive, Cemented Class 2 OQH
§888.3350 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Class 2 JDI
§888.3353 Hip, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer + Additive, Porous Uncemented Class 2 OQI
§888.3353 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous Cemented, Osteophilic Finish Class 2 MAY
§888.3353 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer, Cemented Or Non-Porous, Uncemented Class 2 LZO
§888.3353 Prosthesis, Hip, Semi-Constrained, Uncemented, Metal / Polymer, Non-Porous, Calcium Phosphate Class 2 MEH
§888.3353 Hip, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Ceramic/Polymer + Additive, Porous Uncemented Class 2 OQI
§888.3390 Prosthesis, Hip, Hemi-, Femoral, Metal/Polymer, Cemented Or Uncemented Class 2 KWY
§888.3490 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Metal/Composite Cemented Class 2 KTX
§888.3490 Prosthesis, Knee, Non-Constrained (Metal-Carbon Reinforced Polyethylene) Cemented Class 2 KMB
§888.3500 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Composite Class 2 KYK
§888.3510 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 KRO
§888.3520 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Non-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 HSX
§888.3530 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 HRY
§888.3530 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Trunnion-Bearing Class 2 LGE
§888.3535 Prosthesis, Knee, Femorotibial, Unicompartmental/Unicondylar, Uncemented, Porous-Coated, Metal/Polymer Class 2 NJD
§888.3540 Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femoral, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Metal/Polymer Class 2 KRR
§888.3560 Knee Arthroplasty Implantation System Class 2 OOG
§888.3560 Prosthesis, Knee Patellofemorotibial, Partial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer Class 2 NPJ
§888.3560 Prosthesis, Knee, Patello/Femorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Uhmwpe, Pegged, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer Class 2 MBV
§888.3560 Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer + Additive/Metal/Polymer + Additive Class 2 OIY
§888.3560 Prosthesis, Knee, Patellofemorotibial, Semi-Constrained, Cemented, Polymer/Metal/Polymer Class 2 JWH
§888.3650 Prosthesis, Shoulder, Non-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented Class 2 KWT
§888.3660 Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer + Additive, Cemented Class 2 PAO
§888.3660 Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer Cemented Class 2 KWS
§888.3660 Prosthesis, Total Anatomic Shoulder, Uncemented Metaphyseal Humeral Stem With No Diaphyseal Incursion, Semi-Constrained Class 2 PKC
§888.3670 Prosthesis, Shoulder, Semi-Constrained, Metal/Polymer, Uncemented Class 2 MBF
§888.3800 Prosthesis, Wrist, 2 Part Metal-Plastic Articulation, Semi-Constrained Class 2 JWI
§888.3800 Prosthesis, Wrist, 3 Part Metal-Plastic-Metal Articulation, Semi-Constrained Class 2 JWJ
§888.3800 Prosthesis, Wrist, Semi-Constrained Class 2 KWM
§888.3810 Prosthesis, Wrist, Hemi-, Ulnar Class 2 KXE
§888.4210 Mixer, Cement, For Clinical Use Class 1 JDZ
Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Characterization of Ultrahigh Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) Used in Orthopedic Devices, Issued April 2019

Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued September 2018.
FDA Technical Contact
 Jinrong (Jinny) Liu
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTII/DHTIIC/
  240-402-3160
  jinrong.liu@fda.hhs.gov
Standards Development Organization
ASTM ASTM International http://www.astm.org/
FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
Materials
*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable.
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