Recognized standard

10993-2 Second edition 2006-07-15 10993-2:2006/(R)2014

FDA recognition 2-222 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-222
Designation 10993-2 Second edition 2006-07-15 10993-2:2006/(R)2014
Title Biological Evaluation of medical devices - Part 2: Animal welfare requirements
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 26, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 is aimed at those who commission, design and perform tests or evaluate data from animal tests undertaken to assess the biocompatibility of materials intended for use in medical devices, or that of the medical devices themselves. It specifies the minimum requirements to be…

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