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Recognized Consensus Standards: Medical Devices
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Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS)
FR Recognition List Number 058 Date of Entry 05/30/2022 
FR Recognition Number 4-293
Standard
ANSI ADA  Standard No. 119-2021
Manual Toothbrushes
Scope/Abstract
This standard describes requirements and test methods for the physical properties of manual toothbrushes in order to promote the safety of these products for their intended use. Also specified is a test method for determining the resistance of the tufted portion of manual toothbrushes to deflection. This standard is a modified adoption of ISO 20126:2012, Dentistry - Manual toothbrushes - General requirements and test methods and ISO 22254:2005, Dentistry - Manual toothbrushes - Resistance of tufted portion to deflection.
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.
Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
Regulation Number Device Name Device Class Product Code
§872.6855 Toothbrush, Manual Class 1 EFW
Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
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 Contacts
 Michael Adjodha
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTI/DHTIB/
  301-796-6276
  michael.adjodha@fda.hhs.gov
 Joel Anderson
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTI/DHTIB/
  301-796-6520
  joel.anderson@fda.hhs.gov
Standards Development Organizations
ANSI American National Standards Institute https://www.ansi.org/
ADA American Dental Association http://www.ada.org
FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
Dental/ENT
*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable.
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