FDA-recognized standard · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital

ASTM F1671: Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System

Yes. FDA recognizes ASTM F1671/F1671M-22 as recognition 6-488, entered 2023-05-29.

Recognized editions of ASTM F1671

FDA recognitions of ASTM F1671, newest first (FDA database snapshot of 2026-09-01)
RecognitionEditionEnteredExtentTransition ends
6-488 ASTM F1671/F1671M-22 2023-05-29 Complete —

Regulations

FDA lists these classification regulations against ASTM F1671: 21 CFR 878.4040.

Product codes that cite ASTM F1671

5 FDA product codes cite ASTM F1671, including FYA, FYC, OEA, QPC, QSO.

Source: FDA Recognized Consensus Standards database, snapshot of 2026-09-01. Search every recognition in the Consensus Standards Lookup, or browse all standards with a page.