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INTRODUCTION

 

BIOBURDEN / MICROBIAL ASSAYS
Bioburden Testing 
Microbial Identification 
Microbial Limit Testing 
Antimicrobial Assays
Bacteriostasis / Fungistasis

BIOCOMPATIBILITY
Cytotoxicity 
Genotoxicology / Mutagenicity
Hemocompatibility 
Implantation
Irritation / Intracutaneous 
Pyrogenicity 
Sensitization 
Subchronic (Subacute) Toxicity
Systemic (Acute) Toxicity
Finished Product Release

REFERENCE
Biocompatibility Testing Flow Chart
Required Biocompatibility Tests for Classifications of Plastics (USP)
Device Categories
Initial Evaluation Tests for Consideration [Chart based on ISO 1993-1 and FDA G95-1 Guidelines]
"Quick Guide" to Sample Requirements and Turnaround Times
Testing Requirements Under GLP Regulations

CHEMISTRY
Chemical/Physical Tests 
EO Residual Testing

ENDOTOXIN (LAL)
Gel Clot Tests 
Kinetic Chromogenic Tests

ENVIRONMENTAL
Environmental Monitoring Programs 
Microbial Identification
Microbial Sampling Tests 
Environmental Sampling Products

PACKAGE TESTING
Seal Integrity Testing 
Package Integrity Testing 
Transportation/Distribution Simulation Qualification
Accelerated Aging / Shelf-Life Testing

STERILITY TESTING
Bacteriostasis/Fungistasis 
Biological Indicators 
Inoculated Product Tests 
Liquid Sterility Tests
Product Sterility Tests

STERILIZATION VALIDATION
EO Half Cycle Sterilization Validation 
Radiation Sterilization Validation 
Reusable Medical Device Validation