ASTM F750-87(1996) - 25.9.1987 | ||||
1. Scope | ||||
1.1 This practice covers a nonspecific, acute toxicity test used for detecting leachables from materials used in medical devices. 1.2 The liquids injected in the mouse are those obtained by Practice F 619 where the extraction vehicles are saline, vegetable oil, or other liquids simulating human body fluids. 1.3 Two procedures are outlined: Method A for intravenous injection and Method B for intraperitoneal injection. 1.4 This practice is one of several developed for the assessment of the biocompatibility of materials. Practice F 748 may provide guidance for the selection of appropriate methods for testing materials for a specific application. | ||||
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