ISO/CD TS 26420

Biological evaluation of medical devices — Guidance on the impact of bioaccumulation and intermittent contact in the application of ISO 10993-1 ISO/CD TS 26420

General information

30.20   CD study/ballot initiated   Aug 6, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 194 Biological and clinical evaluation of medical devices

Technical Specification

Scope

This document includes guidance for determining contact duration and relevant biological harms for medical devices where bioaccumulation is expected or contact is intermittent.
This document clarifies 6.4.3.2 Intermittent contact and 6.4.3.3 Bioaccumulation in ISO 10993-1:2025 and includes processes and examples.

Life cycle

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ISO/CD TS 26420
30.20 CD study/ballot initiated
Aug 6, 2026




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