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FDA Updates Guidance on ISO 10993-1 for Evaluation of Biocompatibility  

By MedTech Intelligence Staff
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The FDA has updated its guidance, Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process,” to provide further clarification and updated information on the use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, “Biological evaluation of medical devices – Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process” in pre-market applications.

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Addressing ‘Equivocal’ Toxicological Assessment Results with Risk Mitigation Strategies

By Kim Ehman, Ph.D., Sandi Schaible, Sherry Parker, Ph.D.
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Intensive chemistry requirements are creating massive data sets of chemicals, all of which need to be assessed for biological safety. This deluge of data is making equivocal results far more common than ever before. Fortunately, manufacturers can take steps to mitigate risk and support the safety of their products.

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