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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 6-515
Standard
ASTM  D6499-24
Standard Test Method for Immunological Measurement of Antigenic Protein in Hevea Natural Rubber (HNR) and its Products
Scope/Abstract
1.1 This test method covers an immunological method to determine the amount of antigenic protein in Hevea Natural Rubber and its products using rabbit antisera specific for HNRL proteins. This immunoassay procedure quantitatively measures the level of antigenic latex proteins in solution using an inhibition format. The samples may include glove or other product extracts which have been collected in order to measure the HNR levels. Although this method detects antigenic proteins, it should not be considered as a measure of allergenic proteins. Correlation of protein/antigen levels with the level of allergenic proteins has not been fully established.

1.2 For the purpose of this test method, the range of protein will be measured in terms of microgram to milligram quantities.

1.3 This test method can be used to determine the presence and amount of HNR protein contamination on test items.
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FDA recognition of ASTM D6499-18 [Rec# 6-411] will be superseded by recognition of ASTM D6499-24 [Rec# 6-515]. FDA will accept declarations of conformity, in support of premarket submissions, to [Rec# 6-411] until December 19, 2027. After this transition period, declarations of conformity to [Rec# 6-411] will not be accepted.
Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
Regulation Number Device Name Device Class Product Code
§878.4460 Surgeon'S Gloves Class 1 KGO
§880.6250 Latex Patient Examination Glove Class 1 LYY
§880.6250 Finger Cot Class 1 LZB
§880.6250 Medical Glove, Specialty Class 1 LZC
§884.5300 Condom Class 2 HIS
Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
Medical Glove Guidance Manual - Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff, Issued January 2008.

Latex Condoms for Men - Information for 510(k) Premarket Notifications: Use of Consensus Standards for Abbreviated Submissions - Guidance for Industry, Issued July 1998.

Compliance Policy Guide and FDA Test Methods (Sub Chapter 345 Obstetrics and Gynecology (Sec. 345.100 (CPG 7124.21)).

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
 Ramesh K. Panguluri
  FDA/OC/CDRH/OPEQ/OHTIV/DHTIVB/
  301-796-6303
  ramesh.panguluri@fda.hhs.gov
Standards Development Organization
ASTM ASTM International http://www.astm.org/
FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
*These are provided as examples and others may be applicable.
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