FDA Biocompatibility Tips: Multiple Absorbability, Allergenicity Testing Methods To Choose From
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
An FDA device reviewer and an agency toxicologist talk to The Gray Sheet about key industry considerations for biocompatibility testing, emphasizing a growing focus on testing absorbable implants and testing for allergens in devices.
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