Services available for Biocides
Clinical Evaluation
We develop and implement a methodologically sound procedure to collect, appraise, and analyse clinical data pertaining to your medical device.
- 8-10 week typical lead time
- Comply with Article 61 and Part A of Annex XIV of MDR
- Pre- and Post-market clinical data
- Following MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev 4
- CE & UKCA
Medical Device Biocompatibility Testing
We offer tests which evaluate cytotoxicity and biological risks within the chemical make-up of a medical device.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- Biological Evaluation Plan & Report
- ISO 10993-5 – cytotoxicity – in vitro methods
- ISO 10993-23 Tests for irritation – in vitro methods
- Also testing after cleaning, disinfection & sterilization
Medical Device Material Compatibility Testing
We analyse test item materials at both sample and product level to assess process compatibility.
- Starts from 2-3 week typical lead time
- Spray tests, based on EN ISO 21530
- Soak tests, based on EN ISO 21530
- Contact tests, based on EN ISO 21530
- Wipe tests, based on BIFMA HCF 8.1-2017
Pre-compliance IEC 60601-1 Testing
We test your device, mitigating the cost of repeated compliance testing by evaluating potential non- compliances.
- 2-3 week typical lead time
- Documentation review
- Critical Component and Insulation Review
- Laboratory Testing
- HALT
Medical Device Cleaning Validation
We validate your medical device cleaning instructions, as detailed in your IFU, which can be manual or automated.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- Simulated use/accumulation study
- AAMI ST98/ISO 15883-5
- Validated via residual analyte detection (Protein & ATP)
- High/Low level disinfection validation to AAMI TIR-12
Highly Accelerated Life Test
We use in-house methods and technologies to repeatedly operate devices and prototypes without human intervention to provide crucial data in accelerated time.
- 4-6 week typical lead time
- Medical device expected service life testing
- Material compatibility testing
- Basic electrical safety & essential performance testing
- Final product & prototype testing
Label Durability Validation
We perform assessments of medical device packaging, labels and markings to determine the robustness during the life cycle of the device.
- 2-4 week typical lead time
- Finished Product Testing
- Bulk Product/Batch Testing
- Life Cycle Testing
- Verification Testing
Whole Room Disinfection Systems Testing
We test a wide range of technologies including disinfection robots, fogging machines, electrostatic hand sprayers.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- EN17272:2020 – UKAS accredited
- Cycle development / range finder tests
- Distribution test
- Biocide monitoring / safety tests
Medical Device Cleaning Validation
We validate your medical device cleaning instructions, as detailed in your IFU, which can be manual or automated.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- Simulated use/accumulation study
- BS EN ISO 17664-1:2021
- ANSI/AAMI ST98/ISO 15883-5
- ASTM F3208-20
Medical Device Disinfection Validation
We validate your medical device disinfection instructions, as detailed in your IFU, which can be manual or automated.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- Simulated use/accumulation study
- BS EN ISO 17664-1:2021
- ANSI/AAMI ST98/ISO 15883-1/2
- AAMI TIR12:2020
Medical Device Sterilisation Validation
We validate your medical device sterilisation instructions, which can be moist heat, low temperature hydrogen peroxide or other process.
- 4-5 week typical lead time
- Simulated use/accumulation study
- BS EN ISO 17664-1:2021
- ISO 14937:2009
- BS EN ISO 17665:2024