After several years of waiting, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) approved the release of ISO 10993-23 in January 2021. The standard officially recognizes in vitro as an approved method for understanding, predicting and classifying skin...
Biocompatibility
What to Ask Before Submitting Your Medical Device for Approval
Testing your medical device properly and preparing a strong regulatory submission is a dynamic yet crucial part of bringing the product to the market. Put simply, the submission stage is not where most manufacturers want to gamble or guess. That’s where a qualified...
Safe & Compliant: Mitigating Risks After Device Modifications
The medical device regulatory environment is continuously evolving. As regulatory body expectations become more demanding, manufacturers need to evaluate the safety implications of changes to their devices and processes. Manufacturing modifications are one example...
Preparing Biocompatibility Risk Assessments for International Registration
With many factors to consider, preparing a global submission may seem daunting, and adhering to the varying testing requirements and interpretations of standards of regional regulatory organizations adds to the chaos. But when you know the different interpretations...
White Paper: Unknowns are Unacceptable™
Unknowns are Unacceptable explains our risk-based approach to medical device chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment.