Bioburden testing is a critical component in the development and production of modern medical devices. By performing bioburden testing on medical devices, it is possible to assess their bioburden in real-life use environments and enables manufacturers to maintain strict quality control standards.
As a leading laboratory specializing in the analysis and evaluation of medical devices, Protheragen-ING Lab understands the critical importance of ensuring the safety and efficacy of these products. In this comprehensive service, we offer cutting-edge bioburden testing methods tailored to each device type to provide accurate and reliable results. With Protheragen-ING Lab, you can be confident in the integrity of your medical device and its compliance with regulatory requirements.
Importance of medical device bioburden testing
Bioburden testing or total viable count testing is a measurement of the level of microbial contamination on the surface or inside of a product. Accurate bioburden testing is critical for a number of reasons.
First, it helps manufacturers comply with regulatory requirements and standards imposed by organizations such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
Second, bioburden testing enables manufacturers to identify potential sources of microbial contamination during the manufacturing process. This includes bacteria, fungi, and viruses. By identifying these sources, manufacturers can take appropriate corrective action to reduce the risk of contamination and ensure product quality.
In addition, bioburden testing helps to verify that the sterilization method selected adequately eliminates or inactivates microorganisms, ensuring that the medical device is safe for use.
Services of Protheragen-ING Lab
Protheragen-ING Lab offers the following specialized services to meet our client's needs for medical device bioburden testing:
- It was developed and validated bioburden test methods for each device type to ensure optimal accuracy and reproducibility of bioburden testing.
- Controlled test documentation released to customers for each bioburden method developed, ensuring testing consistency throughout the device lifecycle.
- The bioburden methods are designed to meet each customer's needs - morphology in bioburden testing.
- Product warning and/or alarm limits are included in each bioburden method.
Our testing methods
Protheragen-ING follows recognized industry standards and guidelines for bioburden testing. We use a range of proven and proven testing methods, including but not limited to:
- Membrane filtration.
- Direct inoculation.
- Pour plate method.
- Spread plate method.
- Most probable number (MPN) method.
Applicability of our bioburden testing services
Protheragen-ING Lab's bioburden testing services are applicable to all types of medical devices. Whether it is an in vitro diagnostic device, an implantable medical device, a drug delivery system, or any other type of device, we can develop and validate the appropriate bioburden test method for it.
Our goal is to ensure that bioburden testing is accurate and reproducible to meet the needs of our customers and comply with regulations and standards. Regardless of the type of your medical device, we are able to provide you with specialized bioburden testing services to evaluate its interaction with living organisms and performance characteristics.
If you are looking for professional medical device bioburden testing services, Protheragen-ING Lab is the ideal choice for you. Contact us today to learn more about our bioburden testing services and how we can help you achieve your regulatory and quality assurance goals.