Recognized standard

10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01 10993-10:2010/(R)2014

FDA recognition 2-174 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-174
Designation 10993-10 Third Edition 2010-08-01 10993-10:2010/(R)2014
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 26, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 describes the procedure for the assessment of medical devices and their constituent materials with regard to their potential to produce irritation and skin sensitization. This part of ISO 10993 includes: a) pretest considerations for irritation, including in silico and in…

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