Recognized standard

10993-1 Sixth edition 2025-11

FDA recognition 2-313 · ISO · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-313
Designation 10993-1 Sixth edition 2025-11
Title Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Requirements and general principles for the evaluation of biological safety within a risk management process
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry May 25, 2026
Scope (excerpt) This document specifies the requirements and general principles governing the biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk management process according to ISO 14971. This document applies to the biological evaluation of medical devices that have direct contact or indirect contact with…

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