FDA-recognized standard · Orthopedic

ISO 21536: Non-active surgical implants - Joint replacement implants - Specific requirements for knee-joint replacement implants

Yes. FDA recognizes ISO 21536 Third edition 2023-07 as recognition 11-400, entered 2023-09-11.

Recognized editions of ISO 21536

FDA recognitions of ISO 21536, newest first (FDA database snapshot of 2026-09-01)
RecognitionEditionEnteredExtentTransition ends
11-400 ISO 21536 Third edition 2023-07 2023-09-11 Complete —

Regulations

FDA lists these classification regulations against ISO 21536: 21 CFR 888.3480, 21 CFR 888.3490, 21 CFR 888.3500, 21 CFR 888.3510, 21 CFR 888.3520, 21 CFR 888.3530, 21 CFR 888.3535, 21 CFR 888.3540, 21 CFR 888.3550, 21 CFR 888.3560, 21 CFR 888.3565.

Product codes that cite ISO 21536

22 FDA product codes cite ISO 21536, including HRY, HRZ, HSX, JWH, KMB.

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.