Recognized standard

10993-12 Fourth edition 2012-07-01 10993-12:2012

FDA recognition 2-191 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-191
Designation 10993-12 Fourth edition 2012-07-01 10993-12:2012
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 26, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 specifies requirements and gives guidance on the procedures to be followed in the preparation of samples and the selection of reference materials for medical device testing in biological systems in accordance with one or more parts of ISO 10993. Specifically, this part of ISO…

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