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FDA-recognized standard · Orthopedic

ASTM F2979: Standard Guide for Characterization of Wear from the Articulating Surfaces in Retrieved Metal-on-Metal and other Hard-on-Hard Hip Prostheses

Yes. FDA recognizes ASTM F2979-20 (Reapproved 2025) as recognition 11-380, entered 2021-06-07.

Recognized editions of ASTM F2979

FDA recognitions of ASTM F2979, newest first (FDA database snapshot of 2026-09-01)
RecognitionEditionEnteredExtentTransition ends
11-380 ASTM F2979-20 (Reapproved 2025) 2021-06-07 Complete —

Regulations

FDA lists these classification regulations against ASTM F2979: 21 CFR 888.3320, 21 CFR 888.3330.

Product codes that cite ASTM F2979

6 FDA product codes cite ASTM F2979, including JDL, KWA, LPF, MRA, NXT.

  • JDL
  • KWA
  • LPF
  • MRA
  • NXT
  • OVO

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.