Recognized standard

10993-3 Third edition 2014-10-1 10993-3:2014

FDA recognition 2-228 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-228
Designation 10993-3 Third edition 2014-10-1 10993-3:2014
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and reproductive toxicity
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 26, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 specifies strategies for risk estimation, selection of hazard identification tests and risk management, with respect to the possibility of the following potentially irreversible biological effects arising as a result of exposure to medical devices: - genotoxicity…

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