Proficiency testing catalogue
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Medical devices - degradation products from ceramics (ISO 10993-14) 1 Parameters (quantitative): mass of the filter residue [mg], mass of the dissolved material [mg] Article Number: 2010387 Description: Testing with the extreme value solution (ISO 10993-14 part 4.4) 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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May 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - degradation products from ceramics (ISO 10993-14) 1 Article Number: 2010387 |
May 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - degradation products from ceramics (ISO 10993-14) 2 Parameters (quantitative): quantitative determination of the elements in the test solution [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010389 Description: Testing with the extreme value solution (ISO 10993-14 part 4.4) 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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May 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - degradation products from ceramics (ISO 10993-14) 2 Article Number: 2010389 |
May 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - extractables & leachables Parameters (qualitative): identification of various extractables & leachables Parameters (quantitative): quantification of the identified extractables & leachables [µg/ml] Article Number: 2011169 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extractables & leachables Parameters (qualitative): identification of various extractables & leachables Article Number: 2011169 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - extraction of elements (ISO 10993-12) Parameters (quantitative): calcium (Ca), phosphorus (P), magnesium (Mg), fluorine (F), manganese (Mn), chromium (Cr), Iodine (I), selenium (Se) Article Number: 2011159 Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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September 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extraction of elements (ISO 10993-12) Article Number: 2011159 |
September 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - extraction of metals (ISO 10993-12) Parameters (quantitative): zinc (Zn) [µg/l], nickel (Ni) [µg/l], cadmium (Cd) [µg/l], lead (Pb) [µg/l], copper (Cu) [µg/l], cobalt (Co) 1 [µg/l], chromium (Cr) 1 [µg/l], arsenic (As) 1 [µg/l] Article Number: 2010379 Description: Extraction of the samples with water 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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June 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - extraction of metals (ISO 10993-12) Article Number: 2010379 |
June 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - gravim. determination extractables Parameters (quantitative): extractables (n-hexane) [mg/dm²], extractables (iso-propanol) [mg/dm²] Article Number: 2011168 Description: If you are interested in testing aqueous simulants, e.g. ethanol 10% or dist. Water, please have a look at our proficiency tests for global migration in the field of consumer goods. Category: chemical-physical testing medical devices Non-active medical devices Accreditation: This proficiency test is not included in the scope of the accreditation. |
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July 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - gravim. determination extractables Article Number: 2011168 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - loss of polymer mass (ISO 10993-13) 1 Parameters (quantitative): mass loss of the sample in the test solution water [mg] Article Number: 2010391 Description: Accelerated degradation test (ISO 10993-1 point 4.2) at 70°C 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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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - loss of polymer mass (ISO 10993-13) 1 Article Number: 2010391 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - loss of polymer mass (ISO 10993-13) 2 Parameters (quantitative): mass loss of the sample in the test solution water [mg] Article Number: 2010393 Description: Real-time degradation test (ISO 10993-1 point 4.3) at 37°C 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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August 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - loss of polymer mass (ISO 10993-13) 2 Article Number: 2010393 |
August 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - qual. characterization (ISO 10993-18) Parameters (qualitative): qual. characterization of medical devices Article Number: 2010381 Description: Qualitative determination of medical devices made of plastic, e.g. using DSC or FTIR. The samples may also contain parts that are not made of plastic, e.g. paper or metals. For successful participation in this proficiency test, these components must also be correctly characterized. This may require methods such as XRF or SEM-EDS. 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 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - qual. characterization (ISO 10993-18) Parameters (qualitative): qual. characterization of medical devices Article Number: 2010381 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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Medical devices - quan. characterization (ISO 10993-18) - Formaldehyde Parameters (quantitative): formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0) [mg/kg] Article Number: 2010385 Description: Extraction and determination of formaldehyde content in medical devices 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 2026 | Add to cart | |
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Medical devices - quan. characterization (ISO 10993-18) - Formaldehyde Article Number: 2010385 |
July 2027 | Add to cart | ||
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