• ASTM D 4774 : 2011 : R2017

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    Standard Specification for User Applied Drug Labels in Anesthesiology (Withdrawn 2022)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  28-02-2018

    Publisher:  American Society for Testing and Materials

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    CONTAINED IN VOL. 15.10, 2018 Defines the size, color and pattern, and type used on labels applied to unlabeled syringes filled by the users or their agents to identify the drug content.

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    1.1This specification covers the size, color, pattern, and type used on labels applied to unlabeled syringes filled by the users or their agents to identify the drug content. This specification is not intended to cover labels applied by the drug manufacturer.

    FIG. 1Standard Background Colors for User Applied Syringe Drug Labels

    Standard Background Colors for User Applied Syringe Drug LabelsStandard Background Colors for User Applied Syringe Drug Labels

    FIG. 2 Label for an Antagonist Drug

     Label for an Antagonist Drug Label for an Antagonist Drug

    FIG. 3 Reversed Plate Printing Used to Identify "SUCCINYLcholine," "EPINEPHrine," and Beta Blockers, "ESMOlol," "LABATolol," and "METOprolol"

     Reversed Plate Printing Used to Identify  Reversed Plate Printing Used to Identify

    FIG. 4Optional Printing

    Optional PrintingOptional Printing

    Note—Bold upper-case type is shown for first or first and second syllables of the drug name.

    FIG. 5 Drug Name and Dosage

     Drug Name and Dosage Drug Name and Dosage

    FIG. 6 Alternative Label Showing Concentration in Percent and mg/mL

     Alternative Label Showing Concentration in Percent and mg/mL Alternative Label Showing Concentration in Percent and mg/mL

    1.2The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the recommended values. The use of inch-pound system values, not being exact equivalents, may result in nonconformance with the standard.

    1.3This 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.

    1.4This 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.

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    Committee F 02
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 2017
    Publisher American Society for Testing and Materials
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ASTM D 6398 : 2008 : R2014 Standard Practice to Enhance Identification of Drug Names on Labels (Withdrawn 2022)

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    ASTM D 996 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
    ASTM D 996 : 2010 Standard Terminology of Packaging and Distribution Environments
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