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Recognized Consensus Standards: Medical Devices
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Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS)
FR Recognition List Number 065 Date of Entry 12/22/2025 
FR Recognition Number 4-366
Standard
ISO  7551 Second edition 2023-05
Dentistry - Endodontic absorbent points
Identical Adoption
ANSI ADA Standard No. 73-2024
Dentistry - Endodontic Absorbent Points
Scope/Abstract
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for sterilized absorbent points used in endodontic procedures. Absorbent points are marketed sterilized or non-sterilized. The requirements apply to absorbent points which have been sterilized once in a manner approved by the manufacturer. This document specifies numerical systems and a colour-coding system for designating the sizes of absorbent points.

Clause 7 specifies the labelling and packaging needed, including the instructions for use. A claim by the manufacturer that the contents of the unopened pack are sterile is the responsibility of the manufacturer (see Table 2). This document does not specify requirements or test methods for sterility.

NOTE 1 Reference to applicable national regulations can be made.

Reference is made to internationally accepted pharmacopoeia.

NOTE 2 National requirements can apply.

Standards on methods of validating sterilization processes are also available: ISO 11137-1, ISO 11137-2 and ISO 11137-3.
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
§872.3830 Point, Paper, Endodontic Class 1 EKN
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
 Lauren Giles
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTI/DHTIB/
  301-796-9552
  Lauren.Giles@fda.hhs.gov
 Bobak Shirmohammadi
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTI/DHTIB/
  301-796-3639
  Bobak.Shirmohammadi@fda.hhs.gov
Standards Development Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization https://www.iso.org/
FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
Dental/ENT
*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable.
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