Proficiency testing catalogue: medical devices
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Medical devices - quan. characterization (ISO 10993-18) - XRF
Parameters (quantitative): determination of the elements using XRF [%] Article Number: 2010383 Description: semi-quantitative identification of the material surface Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. Suitable laboratory equipment is required for participation in the proficiency testing schemes. |
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July 2027 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - TOC und THC
Parameters (quantitative): total organic carbon (TOC) [µg], total hydrocarbons (THC) [µg] Article Number: 2011276 Description: Possible performance of the test e.g. with ISO 19227:2018. The interlaboratory test is used to determine the water-soluble total organic carbon (TOC) and the solvent-soluble hydrocarbons (Total HydroCarbon, THC). Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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November 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - TOC und THC
Article Number: 2011276 |
November 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - VOC
Parameters (quantitative): VVOC [mg/kg], VOC [mg/kg], SVOC [mg/kg] Article Number: 2011368 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. New proficiency testing |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - VOC
Article Number: 2011368 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1
Parameters (quantitative): Aerobic total count 36 °C (plate technique) [cfu/ml], Aerobic total count 20 °C (plate technique) [cfu/ml], Aerobic total count 36 °C (membrane filtration) [cfu/10 ml], Aerobic total count 20 °C /membrane filtration) [cfu/10 ml] Article Number: 2011296 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the counting of viable microorganisms (total microbial count) according to ISO 23500. Other methods for water quality according to e.g. ISO 6222, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 1
Article Number: 2011296 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 2
Parameters (quantitative): Ps. aeruginosa Article Number: 2011297 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the enumeration of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 16266, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 2 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 2
Article Number: 2011297 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 3
Parameters (quantitative): E.coli, Coliforms Article Number: 2011298 Description: Proficiency test series for testing water for haemodialysis and related therapies for microbiological requirements. This part deals with the enumeration of E. coli and coliform bacteria. Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 9308, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of dialysis water 3
Article Number: 2011298 |
April 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of endoscopes
Parameters (qualitative): identification of germs Parameters (quantitative): aerobic total count [cfu/endoscope channel] Article Number: 2010567 Description: enumeration and identification of microorganisms; hospital hygiene Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. risk group 1 |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of endoscopes
Parameters (qualitative): identification of germs Article Number: 2010567 |
October 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 1
Parameters (quantitative): aerobic total count 36°C [cfu/ml] Article Number: 2011293 Description: Proficiency test series on water quality in dental units. This part deals with the counting of viable microorganisms (total microbial count). Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 6222, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 1 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 1
Article Number: 2011293 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 2
Parameters (quantitative): Ps.aeruginosa [cfu/100ml] Article Number: 2011294 Description: Proficiency test series on water quality in dental units. This part deals with the counting of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 16266, mineral/table water regulation and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 2 |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 2
Article Number: 2011294 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 3
Parameters (quantitative): Legionella spp. plating (original sample) [cfu/100ml], Legionella spp. membrane filtration (with acid treatment) [cfu/100ml] Article Number: 2011295 Description: Proficiency test series on water quality in dental units. This part deals with the counting of Legionella spp. Possible methods for participation are e.g. ISO 11731 and drinking water regulation. Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Water in medical care Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. risk group 2 |
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September 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Microbiological analysis of water from dental units 3
Article Number: 2011295 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Sterility testing medical devices (Ph. Eur. 2.6.1, ISO 11737-2)
Parameters (qualitative): aerobic microbial load [positive or negative] Article Number: 2011292 Description: detection of microorganisms; hospital hygiene Category: immunological, molecular biological and microbiological testing medical devices Sterility and contamination testing Accreditation: This proficiency test is within the scope of the A2LA accreditation. risk group 1 |
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October 2026 | Add to cart | |
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