Certification
From BSI Singapore, TUV-SUD -PSB and SGS:
ISO 13485:2016 Certification
The certification of a quality management system, specifically for medical devices, to ISO 13485 proves
advantageous, and in many cases essential, for medical companies which export their products to the global
market.
ISO 13485: 2016 has been harmonised against the three Directives (Medical Devices, In-vitro Diagnostic Devices
and Active Implantable Devices) so certification to this standard by an accredited certification body such
as BSI automatically demonstrates compliance with specific clauses in the regulations.
Benefits of ISO 13485:
- Formal certification, specifically for medical devices to ISO 13485: 2016 helps market products and
services.
- Operating costs drop as rework is reduced and efficiencies increase.
ISO 9001: 2015 Certification
ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system for any organization that aims to enhance
customer satisfaction and demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products that meet customer and
regulatory requirements. ISO 9001:2015 has been organised in a user-friendly format with terms that are easily
recognised by all business sectors, and companies of all sizes.
Benefits of ISO 9001:2015:
- Operating costs drop as rework is reduced and efficiencies increase
- Business procedures and processes become standardised
- Increased productivity occurs as the correct information and equipment is put into place
- Customer satisfaction grows, increasing job security for employees and profitability and market
competiveness for the company.
Biocompatibility Evaluation of Medical Devices
Direct contact with degradable compounds released from devices such as medical implants may cause
harm to the patient. The compatibility of the device material with biological tissues, cells and body
fluids must be assessed according to the ISO 10993 standard.
TÜV SÜD PSB provides a comprehensive range of services such as compliant biological, chemical and
physical testing in the evaluation of the biocompatibility and safety of medical devices and biomedical
materials. These preclinical studies are carried out under conditions and quality management system in
compliance with GLP (Good Laboratory Practices).
Our services
The biocompatibility evaluation of medical devices testing services include:
Biological test
- Cytotoxicity
- Sensitization
- Skin irritation/Intracutaneous reactivity
- Systemic toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Implantation
- Haemocompatibility
- Clinical biochemistry
- Histopathology analysis
- Other biocompatibility tests
Chemical evaluation
- Chemical composition and characterisation
- Impurities
- Ethylene oxide residues
- Degradation products from polymeric, ceramic and metallic materials
- Leaching and migration tests
- Leachable protein from medical gloves
- Penetration resistance against chemicals
- Permeation rate of chemicals and therapeutic drugs
- Surface morphology and microstructure
- Delamination
- Corrosion
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