| Part B: Supplementary Information Sheet (SIS) |
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FR Recognition List Number
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044
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Date of Entry 07/26/2016
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FR Recognition Number
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2-169
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| Standard | |
ISO 10993-13 Second edition 2010-06-15
Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 13: Identification and quantification of degradation products from polymeric medical devices |
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Identical AdoptionANSI AAMI ISO 10993-13:2010/(R)2014
Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 13: Identification and quantification of degradation products from polymeric medical devices |
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Scope/AbstractThis part of ISO 10993 provides general requirements for the design of tests in a simulated environment for identifying and quantifying degradation products from finished polymeric medical devices ready for clinical use.
This part of ISO 10993 describes two test methods to generate degradation products, an accelerated degradation test as a screening method and a real-time degradation test in a simulated environment. For materials that are intended to polymerize in situ, the set or cured polymer is used for testing. The data generated are used in the biological evaluation of the polymer. This part of ISO 10993 considers only non-resorbable polymers. Similar but appropriately modified procedures may be applicable for resorbable polymers.
This part of ISO 10993 considers only those degradation products generated by a chemical alteration of the finished polymeric device. It is not applicable to degradation of the device induced during its intended use by mechanical stress, wear or electromagnetic radiation or biological factors such as enzymes, other proteins and cellular activity.
NOTE An informative text discussing environmental stress cracking (ESC) of polymers is included as a potential aid to the design of degradation studies (see Annex B).
The biological activity of the debris and soluble degradation products is not addressed in this part of ISO 10993, but should be evaluated according to the principles of ISO 10993-1, ISO 10993-16 and ISO 10993-17.
Because of the wide range of polymeric materials used in medical devices, no specific analytical techniques are identified or given preference. No specific requirements for acceptable levels of degradation products are provided in this part of ISO 10993. |
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Extent of Recognition
| Partial recognition. The following part(s) of the standard is (are) not recognized: |
Clause 4.1.1
Clause 5.3.4.2
Figure 1 |
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Rationale for Recognition
This standard is relevant to medical devices and is recognized on its scientific and technical merit and/or because it supports existing regulatory policies.
This standard is recognized in part because:
Clause 4.1.1, Clause 5.3.4.2 and Figure 1 are in conflict with an existing published final guidance, see section V. B of the guidance listed below. |
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Public Law, CFR Citation(s) and Procode(s)*
| 21 CFR Part 58 Good Laboratory Practice for Nonclinical Laboratory Studies |
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Relevant FDA Guidance and/or Supportive Publications*
ISO 10993-12:2012 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 12: Sample preparation and reference materials.
Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff: Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, "Biological evaluation of medical devices--Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process", Issued September 2023.
Appropriate Use of Voluntary Consensus Standards in Premarket Submissions for Medical Devices - Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff, issued September 2018. |
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| FDA Technical Contact
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| Standards Development Organization
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| FDA Specialty Task Group (STG)
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| *These are provided as examples and others may be applicable. |
