ISO 10993-12:2007

Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials

ISO 10993-12:2007 specifies requirements and gives guidance on the procedures to be followed in the preparation of samples and the selection of reference materials for medical device testing in biological systems in accordance with one or more parts of the ISO 10993 series. Specifically ISO 10993-12:2007 addresses:

1. test sample selection;
2. selection of representative portions from a device;
3. test sample preparation;
4. experimental controls;
5. selection of and requirements for reference materials;
6. preparation of extracts.

ISO 10993-12:2007 is not applicable to materials or devices containing live cells.

Edition	2007
Standard Part No	12
Published Date	2007
Published By	International Standardization Organisation
Page Count	17