EN ISO 10993-10:2023
Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2021)

Standard No.
EN ISO 10993-10:2023
Release Date
2023
Published By
European Committee for Standardization (CEN)
Status
 2023-08
Latest
EN ISO 10993-10:2023
 

Scope
This document specifies the procedure for the assessment of medical devices and their constituent materials with regard to their potential to induce skin sensitization. This document includes: — details of in vivo skin sensitization test procedures; — key factors for the interpretation of the results. NOTE Instructions for the preparation of materials specifically in relation to the above tests are given in Annex A.

EN ISO 10993-10:2023 history

  • 2023 EN ISO 10993-10:2023 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for skin sensitization (ISO 10993-10:2021)
  • 2013 EN ISO 10993-10:2013 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
  • 2010 EN ISO 10993-10:2010 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and skin sensitization
  • 2009 EN ISO 10993-10:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
  • 2002 EN ISO 10993-10:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 10: Tests for irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity
  • 1995 EN ISO 10993-10:1995 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 10: Tests for Irritation and Sensitization (ISO 10993-10 : 1995)

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