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What does ATP stand for? ‘Mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell’ is a phrase that should be engrained from many science lessons in school, but what exactly gives the mitochondria its power-like abilities? The answer is an intracellular small…

For successful dental instruments validation, evidence must be provided in relation to the reuse of the device, in particular cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation, maintenance and functional testing and the related Instructions for Use (IFU).  Within the IFU, there must be a…

Live Briefs at ARU At ARU, Live Briefs are an integral part of the course assessment and an essential aspect of teaching. They offer students a chance to apply their knowledge to current issues, preparing them for future employment.

Reusable orthopaedic surgical equipment Reusable medical devices are devices that health care providers can reuse to diagnose and treat multiple patients such as orthopaedic surgical equipment. Medical devices intended for reuse are likely to be contaminated with patient tissue or…

What is Good Laboratory Practice? Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) refers to a set of principles designed to be implemented within a testing facilities quality management system. These principles define the processes and conditions under which non-clinical health and environmental safety…

The Increasing Demand for Chemical Disinfectants It is no surprise that since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge in the disinfectant market, as manufacturers produced more and more in order to meet the increasing demand. However, this increase…

Highly Accelerated Life Testing HALT HALT, or Highly Accelerated Life Testing was a term coined by Gregg K. Hobbs in 1988, describing an aggressive methodology of stress testing. It was intended to rapidly discover flaws in a device or part…

What is Corrosion? Corrosion is a natural process that occurs on metal surfaces where the metal reacts with the environment causing gradual deterioration. Oxidation reactions occur at the metal surface in the air or in water, which leads to the…

What is Medical Device accelerated aging? Aging refers to the process by which properties of a product change over time. Aging studies are used to determine how a product behaves under normal storage/use conditions over long periods of time:…

What is material compatibility? Medical device safety testing includes material compatibility studies. Material compatibility is determining the resistance between a surface (or product) and disinfectant products and technologies. An adverse reaction resulting in incompatibility of different components can impact the…

What is Good Laboratory Practice? Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) refers to a set of principles designed to be implemented within a testing facilities quality management system. These principles define the processes and conditions under which non-clinical health and environmental safety…

What is IEC 60601-1? First published in 1977 by the International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC 60601-1 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance is the general standard of the 60601 series and gives requirements that must be met throughout the…

Medical Devices: Are they compatible with IPC? As a medical device manufacturer, your products contribute towards the treatment, care and recovery of millions of people around the world. But while they are designed to function reliably, many medical devices are…

What is IEC 60601-1? IEC 60601 is a series of safety standards examining the safety and performance of medical electrical equipment. IEC 60601-1 is the general standard of the series: it includes the basic safety and essential performance requirements for…

Laboratory Training Course for Medical Device Manufacturers We have been listening to our client feedback, and in response to market need, Lorit Consultancy and Test Labs have co-developed a laboratory training course specifically designed for medical device manufacturers. This course…