Recognized standard

/TS 10993-19 Second edition 2020-03

FDA recognition 2-281 · ISO · Biocompatibility

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Recognition number 2-281
Designation /TS 10993-19 Second edition 2020-03
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 19: Physico-chemical, morphological and topographical characterization of materials
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Scope (excerpt) This document provides a compilation of parameters and test methods that can be useful for the identification and evaluation of the physical, i.e. physico-chemical, morphological and topographical (PMT) properties of materials in finished medical devices. Such an assessment is limited to those…

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