DS/EN ISO 10993-1
Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing
| Organization: | DS |
| Publication Date: | 26 September 2003 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 27 |
| ICS Code (Biological evaluation of medical devices): | 11.100.20 |
scope:
This part of the standard describes: a) the general principles governing the biological evaluation of medical devices; b) the categorization of devices based on the nature and duration of their contact with the body; c) the selection of appropriate tests. This standard does not cover testing of materials and devices that do not come into direct or indirect contact with the patient's body, nor does it cover biological hazards arising from any mechanical failure.
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