Quality assurance for antimicrobial devices

Med Device Technol. 2006 Nov-Dec;17(9):16-8.

Abstract

Quality assurance (QA) of products with antimicrobial claims is still a virgin field for medical devices. As the market pushes the development of new devices with antimicrobial properties there is rapidly growing interest in antimicrobial testing. QA systems for antimicrobial device testing are discussed here.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / standards*
  • Device Approval*
  • Equipment and Supplies / standards*
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents