ISO 10993-1:1992
ISO · 1992-04

Biological evaluation of medical devices; part 1: guidance on selection of tests

Replaced ICS 11.060.10 ICS 11.120.20 Cited by 9

1Key Takeaways

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 patie…

2Scope / Description

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.)

3Version History

ISO 10993-1:1992/Cor 1:1992 Cor 1/1992 newer 1992-09
ISO 10993-1:1997 newer 1997-12
ISO 10993-1:2003 newer 2003-08
ISO 10993-1:2009 newer 2009-10
ISO 10993-1:2009/cor 1:2010 Cor 1/2010 newer 2010-06
ISO 10993-1:2009/Cor 11:2010 Cor 11/2010 newer 2010-06-15
ISO 10993-1:2018 newer 2018-08-01
ISO 10993-1:2025 newer 2025-11-01

6Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 10993-1:1992?
ISO 10993-1:1992 — Biological evaluation of medical devices; part 1: guidance on selection of tests is an international standard developed by International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 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...
What does ISO 10993-1:1992 cover?
This standard covers: 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...
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This standard is intended for organizations, professionals, and stakeholders involved in the medical device and healthcare industry. It is applicable to manufacturers, service providers, regulatory bodies, and certification organizations.
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