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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

F619-20

Standard Practice for Extraction of Materials Used in Medical Devices

F748-16

Standard Practice for Selecting Generic Biological Test Methods for Materials and Devices