ISO/TC 194/WG 8 - Irritation, sensitization

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.

This document specifies the procedure for the assessment of medical devices and their constituent materials with regard to their potential to produce irritation. The tests are designed to predict and classify the irritation potential of medical devices, materials or their extracts according to ISO 10993‑1 and ISO 10993‑2. This document includes: — pre-test considerations for irritation, including in silico and in vitro methods for dermal exposure; — details of in vitro and in vivo irritation test procedures; — key factors for the interpretation of the results.

ISO 10993-10:2010 describes the procedure for the assessment of medical devices and their constituent materials with regard to their potential to produce irritation and skin sensitization. ISO 10993-10:2010 includes: pretest considerations for irritation, including in silico and in vitro methods for dermal exposure; details of in vivo (irritation and sensitization) test procedures; key factors for the interpretation of the results. Instructions are given for the preparation of materials specifically in relation to the above tests and several special irritation tests are described for application of medical devices in areas other than skin.

This part of ISO 10993 describes the procedure for the assessment of medical devices and their constituent materials with regard to their potential to produce irritation and delayed-type hypersensitivity. This part of ISO 10993 includes pretest considerations, details of the test procedures, and key factors for the interpretation of the results. Guidance is given in annex A for the preparation of materials specifically in relation to the above tests. Guidance on the conduct of supplementary tests which are required specifically for devices used intradermally and in the ocular area is given in annex B. Guidance on the conduct of supplementary tests which may be required for devices used for oral, rectal, penile and vaginal areas is given in annex C.

Describes test methods to evaluate the potential of devices and their constituent materials to produce irritation and to produce sensitization. Also gives guidance for the preparation of materials specifically in relation to the above tests.