Medical Devices2026-03-05T14:43:02+00:00

Medical Device Toxicology & Biocompatibility Support | ISO 10993 |Bioexcel

Toxicology support for medical devices: ISO 10993 biological evaluation, toxicological risk assessment, extractables & leachables interpretation, and EU MDR alignment.


Bioexcel supports medical device manufacturers with toxicological and biocompatibility documentation aligned with ISO 10993 biological evaluation and EU MDR expectations.

We help translate chemical characterization and material information into clear, regulator-ready toxicological justifications that support technical documentation and clinical evaluation.

What We Deliver (Capabilities)

Core Toxicology Capabilities (Medical Devices)

  • ISO 10993 Biological Evaluation Support
  • Biological evaluation planning and documentation alignment to device contact type and duration
  • Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA)
  • Toxicological evaluation of identified substances from chemical characterization and materials
  • Chemical Characterization Interpretation
  • Support to interpret ISO 10993-18 outputs and present regulator-ready conclusions
  • Extractables & Leachables (E&L) Interpretation (Medical Devices)
  • Toxicological interpretation of extractables/leachables and risk justification in device context
  • Evaluation support for polymers, additives, residues, and processing-related substances
  • Material & Process Toxicology Support
  • Evaluation support for polymers, additives, residues, and processing-related substances
  • EU MDR Technical Documentation Support
  • Integration of toxicology outputs into technical documentation and risk management

 Services

Standards & Regulatory Alignment

Our toxicology support aligns with: – ISO 10993 series – Biological evaluation of medical devices – ISO 10993-1 – Biological evaluation planning – ISO 10993-18 – Chemical characterization – EU MDR (2017/745) –Safety requirements and technical documentation expectations.

NB-Safe Note : Bioexcel supports evaluation and documentation.

Final determinations, test selections, and regulatory acceptance remain the responsibility of the manufacturer and relevant authorities/Notified Bodies.

Integrated with Risk Management and Clinical Evidence

Toxicology and biocompatibility documentation supports: – Risk Management File (ISO 14971) hazard identification and risk controls – Clinical Evaluation (CER) safety justification and benefit–risk narrative

Technical Documentation completeness for NB review.

When Do You Need Medical Device Toxicology Support?

  • New device development or material selection
  • Device design or manufacturing process changes
  • NB questions on chemical characterization or biocompatibility
  • MDR transition for legacy devices
  • Supporting equivalence and safety justification in CER

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q- Is ISO 10993 required for all medical devices?2026-02-10T10:48:28+00:00

ANSWER – ISO 10993 biological evaluation is applied based on
device contact type and duration. The evaluation approach is justified through a biological evaluation plan.

Q-Do you perform biocompatibility testing?2026-02-10T10:47:56+00:00

Answer-Bioexcel supports planning, interpretation, and
documentation. Testing is performed by qualified laboratories; we support selecting appropriate tests and
presenting results.

Q- What is a Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA) in medical devices?2026-02-10T10:47:21+00:00

ANSWER – A TRA evaluates the toxicological
risk of substances identified from materials and chemical characterization, supporting safety justification.

Q-Can toxicology outputs be used in EU MDR technical documentation?2026-02-10T10:46:53+00:00

ANSWER – Yes. Toxicology and biocompatibility documentation forms part of the technical documentation and supports NB review.

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