This part of ISO 10993 is aimed at those who commission,design and perform tests or evaluate data from animal tests undertaken to assess the biocompatibility of materials intended for use in medical devices,or that of the medical devices themselves.It specifies the minimum requirements to be satisfied to ensure and demonstrate that proper provision has been made for the welfare of animals used in animal tests to assess the biocompatibility of materials used in medical devices.It also makes recommendations and offers guidance intended to facilitate future reductions in the overall number of animals used,refinement of test methods to reduce or eliminate pain
EN ISO 10993-2:2006 history
2022EN ISO 10993-2:2022 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 2: Animal welfare requirements (ISO 10993-2:2022)
2006EN ISO 10993-2:2006 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 2: Animal welfare requirements (ISO 10993-2:2006)
1998EN ISO 10993-2:1998 Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices - Part 2: Animal Welfare Requirements ISO 10993-2:1992