Recognized standard

10993-5 Third edition 2009-06-01 10993-5:2009/(R)2014

FDA recognition 2-245 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-245
Designation 10993-5 Third edition 2009-06-01 10993-5:2009/(R)2014
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 23, 2016
Scope (excerpt) This part of ISO 10993 describes test methods to assess the in vitro cytotoxicity of medical devices. These methods specify the incubation of cultured cells in contact with a device and/or extracts of a device either directly or through diffusion. These methods are designed to determine the…

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