New 2012 Edition for ISO 10993-12, Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials

Another important Medical Device Standard has just been revised — ISO 10993-12, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials.”  The new 4th edition cancels and replaces the 3rd edition (ISO 10993-12:2007), which has been technically revised.  The new release is available now from Document Center Inc.

The ISO 10993-12:2012 specifies methods of sample preparation and provides requirements and guidance for the selection of reference materials for the biological evaluation of medical devices.

This part of ISO 10993 addresses the following:

  • test sample selection,
  • selection of representative portions from a device,
  • test sample preparation,
  • experimental controls,
  • selection of, and requirements for, reference materials,
  • and preparation of extracts.

ISO 10993-12:2012 is not applicable to live cells, but can be relevant to the material or device components of combination products containing live cells.

If you need additional information on the rest of the series,  review our complete list of the ISO 10993 series standards on Biological evaluation of Medical Devices.

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The ISO 10993 Series on Biological evaluation of medical devices

The ISO-10993 Series on Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices is an essential part of every Medical Device company’s standards collection.  They are among Document Center’s all-time best selling Medical Device Standards.

The ISO-10993 Parts cover a broad range of principles and tests for the biological evaluation of medical devices within a risk management process.  Medical devices are categorized by the nature and duration of the contact of the device with the body.  The series helps the user identify and evaluate existing relevant data, identify gaps using risk analysis, identify where further information is necessary, and provides guidance on needed testing.  It is a must-have series for medical device manufacturers, researchers, laboratories, and regulators.

New releases in this  series (dated in 2010) are the Corrigendum 1 (Correction Sheet) for the ISO-10993-1, the ISO-10993-10:2010, the ISO-10993-13:2010, and the ISO-10993-16:2010.

Here’s the complete list of 10993 Standards.

  • ISO 10993-1 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
  • ISO 10993-2 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 2: Animal welfare requirements
  • ISO 10993-3 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 3: Tests for genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and reproductive toxicity
  • ISO 10993-4 and Amd 1 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood
  • ISO 10993-5 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 5: Tests for in vitro cytotoxicity
  • ISO 10993-6 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 6: Tests for local effects after implantation
  • ISO 10993-7 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 7: Ethylene oxide sterilization residuals
  • ISO 10993-8Withdrawn – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 8: Selection and qualification of reference materials for biological tests
  • ISO 10993-9 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 9: Framework for identification and quantification of potential degradation products
  • ISO 10993-10 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
  • ISO 10993-11 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity
  • ISO 10993-12 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials (available in English only)
  • ISO 10993-13 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 13: Identification and quantification of degradation products from polymeric medical devices
  • ISO 10993-14 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 14: Identification and quantification of degradation products from ceramics
  • ISO 10993-15 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 15: Identification and quantification of degradation products from metals and alloys
  • ISO 10993-16 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for degradation products and leachables
  • ISO 10993-17 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
  • ISO 10993-18 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 18: Chemical characterization of materials
  • ISO/TS 10993-19 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 19: Physico-chemical, morphological and topographical characterization of materials
  • ISO/TS 10993-20 – Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 20: Principles and methods for immunotoxicology testing of medical devices

The complete set can be purchased as a package as well (ISO-10993-Package).  Contact Document Center Inc. at 650-591-7600 or on our website at www.document-center.com.