Recognized standard

10993-2 Third edition 2022-11

FDA recognition 2-300 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-300
Designation 10993-2 Third edition 2022-11
Title Biological Evaluation of medical devices - Part 2: Animal welfare requirements
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry May 29, 2023
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies the minimum requirements to be satisfied to ensure and demonstrate that proper provision has been made for the welfare of animals used in animal tests to assess the biocompatibility of materials used in medical devices. It is aimed at those who commission, design and perform…

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