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ASTM F3604 : 23

Standard Practice for Validating the Additive Manufacturing (AM) Production Process for Medical Devices Produced Using Laser Powder Bed Fusion

Standard Details

1.1 This practice provides an overview of how to perform process validation for medical devices manufactured using PBF/LB/M. The topics that will be covered include machine qualifications, software used in the manufacturing process, the importance of design specification and verification on process validation, and raw materials.

1.2 This practice also provides recommendations for process characterization, risk management, additive manufacturing (AM) facility qualification, and process control as a prerequisite for qualification activity, including installation qualification/operational qualification/performance qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).

1.3 The practice is primarily focused on non-device-specific AM system(s) validation. Additional information may be needed in reference to the performance of the actual device.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

Status : ACTIVE
Standard Type: Main
Document No: ASTM F3604 : 23
Document Year: 2023
Pages: 16
  • Section Volume:
  • 10.04 Volume 10.04 Electronics; Declarable Substances in Materials; 3D Imaging Systems; Additive Manufacturing Technologies

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