Recognized standard

10993-9 Third edition 2019-11

FDA recognition 2-273 · ISO · Biocompatibility

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Recognition number 2-273
Designation 10993-9 Third edition 2019-11
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 9: Framework for identification and quantification of potential degradation products
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Jul 6, 2020
Scope (excerpt) This document provides general principles for the systematic evaluation of the potential and observed degradation of medical devices through the design and performance of in vitro degradation studies. Information obtained from these studies can be used in the biological evaluation described in the…

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