This part of ISO 10993 gives guidance on a) the fundamental principles governing the biological evaluation of medical devices;
b) the definition of categories of devices based on the nature and duration of contact with the body;
c) the selection of appropriate tests.
devices that do not come into contact with the patient’s body directly or indirectly. Nor does it cover biological hazards arising from any mechanical failure. Other parts of ISO 10993 cover specific tests as indicated in the foreword. (See A.2, clause 1 Scope.)
ISO 10993-1:1992 history
2018ISO 10993-1:2018 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
2010ISO 10993-1:2009/Cor 11:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
2010ISO 10993-1:2009/cor 1:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process; Technical Corrigendum 1
2009ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
2003ISO 10993-1:2003 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing
1997ISO 10993-1:1997 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing
1992ISO 10993-1:1992/Cor 1:1992 Biological evaluation of medical devices; part 1: guidance on selection of tests; technical corrigendum 1
1992ISO 10993-1:1992 Biological evaluation of medical devices; part 1: guidance on selection of tests