Recognized standard

10993-17 First edition 2002-12-01 10993-17:2002/(R)2012

FDA recognition 2-237 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-237
Designation 10993-17 First edition 2002-12-01 10993-17:2002/(R)2012
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 26, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 specifies a method for the determination of allowable limits for substances leachable from medical devices. It is intended for use in deriving standards and estimating appropriate limits where standards do not exist. It describes a systematic process through which identified…

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