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In-Life Services:

Custom Medical Device and Materials Testing 

 

Frequently medical devices require testing beyond the standard ISO/FDA 10993 testing methods.  These tests may be performed in order to better understand material performance, device performance and design, implant methodologies and implant training.  Analysis maybe performed on devices at all stages of development, however for materials biocompatibility, material performance and implant technique development, it is strongly recommended that tests should be conducted with final sterilized product or representative samples according to objectives of the testing.   

 

AppTec is capable of supporting GLP, Non-GLP and R&D device and material testing.  Because of the diversity of medical device design and usage, AppTec recognizes that each device and situation be evaluated with the customer and a systematic approach be developed that meets all requirements for successful project completion.  This analysis may include:

• Model Identification

• Regulatory Consultation

• Model Evaluation or Development

• Device Performance and Evaluation

• Study Scheduling

• Histopathology 

 

Complete toxicology and biocompatibility/safety testing services are also available.  

 

AppTec Capabilities 

 

Acute Implantation

Small and Large Animal Implants

      Subcutaneous

      Intramuscular

      Intraperitoneal

      Thoracic and Abdominal

      Vascular 

 

Chronic Implantation

Small and Large Animal Implants

      Subcutaneous

      Intramuscular

      Intraperitoneal

      Thoracic and Abdominal

      Vascular 

 

Variety of Animal Models

      Mice

      Rat

      Guinea Pig

      Rabbit

      Dog

      Pig

      Goat 

      Sheep

 

 Custom Research Protocols

      Protocol Research

      Protocol Development

      Protocol Review & IACUC Approval

      GLP, Non-GLP and R&D Studies   

 

Study Conduction

      Optimum Animal Model / Test Selections

      Scheduling

      Study Direction

      Protocol and Regulatory Compliance

      Data Collection, Analysis & Archiving

      Auditing Functions

      Final Report

 

  AppTec Services

      Surgical Expertise

      Necropsy and Tissue Collection

      Pharmacokinetic Analysis

      Animal Care and Veterinary Services

      Histopathology / Immunochemistry

      Clinical Pathology

      Chemistry – 18 Test Parameters

      Hematology – 14 Test Parameters  

 

AppTec Expertise

      Device/Drug Combinations

      Device/Tissue Combinations

      Device Implants

      Single-Use Device Evaluations

      Hemostasis / Wound Healing

      Orthopedic Devices

            Bone Defect Studies

            Bone Stabilization Implants

            Induction Studies

      Cardiology Devices

            Catheters and Coronary Stents

            Atherectomy Devices

            Pacing and Defibrillation Leads

            Chronic Sensors

            Fabrics and Vascular Grafts

      Research Devices and Materials

            Monoclonal Antibodies

            Drug Metabolism

            Allograft, Autograft & Xenograft Implantation

            Thrombogenicity

            Neuro Stimulation and Device Placement

            Bacterial Challenge of a Device Implant