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SN EN ISO 10993-15 : 2009

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BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - PART 15: IDENTIFICATION AND QUANTIFICATION OF DEGRADATION PRODUCTS FROM METALS AND ALLOYS
Published date

01-12-2013

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

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.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes SN 119800. (06/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Swiss Standards
Status
Current
Supersedes

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