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What Happens If Your Medical Device Fails Biocompatibility Testing? Manufacturer’s Next Steps
What Happens If Your Medical Device Fails Biocompatibility Testing? Manufacturer’s Next Steps Biocompatibility testing is a critical step in medical device development, ensuring that the materials and components used do not cause adverse biological reactions in...
How to Document Biological Safety for Combination Products (Device + Drug)
How to Document Biological Safety for Combination Products (Device + Drug) Combination products, which incorporate both medical devices and pharmaceutical components, present unique regulatory challenges, particularly in biocompatibility and biological safety...
The Role of Material Selection in Successful Biocompatibility Outcomes
The Role of Material Selection in Successful Biocompatibility Outcomes Material selection plays a fundamental role in the biocompatibility of medical devices. Selecting the right materials increases the likelihood of a smooth and successful biocompatibility testing...
Time and Cost of Biocompatibility Testing: How to Plan Your Project Budget
Time and Cost of Biocompatibility Testing: How to Plan Your Project Budget Biocompatibility testing is a crucial step in the development of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguarding patient safety. However, testing can be both...
Regulatory Shifts: How MDR & FDA Updates Impact Biocompatibility of Medical Devices
Regulatory Shifts: How MDR & FDA Updates Impact Biocompatibility of Medical Devices IntroductionThe regulatory environment for medical devices is in a constant state of evolution. With recent updates from bodies such as the European Union’s Medical Device...
The Cost of Biocompatibility: How Medical Devices Labs Can Optimize Testing
The Cost of Biocompatibility: How Medical Devices Labs Can Optimize Testing IntroductionIn today’s competitive medical device market, ensuring biocompatibility is paramount. However, comprehensive testing can be expensive and time-consuming. Balancing rigorous safety...
ISO Standards Associated with Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing | Part 2
ISO Standards Associated with Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing | Part 2 In the dynamic landscape of medical device development, ensuring biocompatibility is paramount. Building upon our exploration from part 1, where we delved into standards such as ISO 10993-1...
Next-Gen Biocompatibility Testing: Innovations in Medical Devices Labs
Next-Gen Biocompatibility Testing: Innovations in Medical Devices Labs IntroductionThe medical device industry is undergoing a transformation driven by emerging technologies and novel testing methodologies. As materials and device designs become increasingly...
The Role of Acute Systemic Toxicity Testing in Biocompatibility: Expert Advice from Notified Bodies
The Role of Acute Systemic Toxicity Testing in Biocompatibility: Expert Advice from Notified Bodies Biocompatibility testing serves as a cornerstone in ensuring the safety and efficacy of medical devices. Among the array of tests employed, the Acute Systemic Toxicity...
Top Concerns of Managers When Choosing Biocompatibility Testing Labs
Top Concerns of Managers When Choosing Biocompatibility Testing Labs Managers in the European medical device industry face significant challenges when selecting biocompatibility laboratories to test their products. These challenges include concerns about inaccurate...