• There are no items in your cart
We noticed you’re not on the correct regional site. Switch to our AMERICAS site for the best experience.
Dismiss alert

I.S. EN ISO 10993-15:2009

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

View Superseded by
superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - PART 15: IDENTIFICATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF DEGRADATION PRODUCTS FROM METALS AND ALLOYS (ISO 10993-15:2000)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

25-05-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2009

Preview

For Harmonized Standards, check the EU site to confirm that the Standard is cited in the Official Journal.

Only cited Standards give presumption of conformance to New Approach Directives/Regulations.

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Degradation test methods
  4.1 General
  4.2 Prerequisites
5 Reagent and sample preparation
  5.1 Sample documentation
  5.2 Test solution (electrolyte)
  5.3 Preparation of test samples
6 Electrochemical tests
  6.1 Apparatus
  6.2 Sample preparation
  6.3 Test conditions
  6.4 Potentiodynamic measurements
  6.5 Potentiostatic measurements
7 Immersion test
  7.1 Apparatus
  7.2 Sample preparation
  7.3 Immersion test procedure
8 Analysis
9 Test report
Annex A (informative) - Schematic diagram of the
        electrochemical measuring circuit
Annex B (informative) - Schematic drawing of an
        electrolytic cell
Annex C (informative) - Examples of alternative
        electrolytes for the electrochemical tests
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of
         EU Directive 93/42/EEC on Medical Devices

Gives guidance on general requirements for the design of tests for identifying and quantifying degradation products from finished metallic medical devices or corresponding material samples finished as ready for clinical use.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

ISO 10993-16:2017 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 16: Toxicokinetic study design for degradation products and leachables
NFS 91 141 : 1997 BIODEGRADABILITY OF DENTAL METAL ALLOYS - STANDARDIZATION OF ELECTROCHEMICAL TESTS
ISO 10993-13:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 13: Identification and quantification of degradation products from polymeric medical devices
ISO 3585:1998 Borosilicate glass 3.3 Properties
ISO 10271:2011 Dentistry Corrosion test methods for metallic materials
ISO 10993-14:2001 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 14: Identification and quantification of degradation products from ceramics
ISO 10993-12:2012 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials
ISO 8044:2015 Corrosion of metals and alloys Basic terms and definitions
ISO 10993-17:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
ISO 10993-9:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 9: Framework for identification and quantification of potential degradation products
ISO 3696:1987 Water for analytical laboratory use — Specification and test methods

View more information
£48.50
Excluding VAT

Access your standards online with a subscription

Features

  • Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.

  • Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.

  • Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.