Reusing Materials After Biocompatibility Testing: Is It Safe and Feasible?

Biocompatibility testing is important to make sure that biological materials, medical devices and drugs are safe for people to use. But a basic question comes up: can these materials be used again after being checked to see if they are biocompatible? Reusing things can save you money and help the environment, but you need to think about a few things, such as how well the materials work, whether you are following the rules and the chance of getting them dirty. After being tested for biocompatibility, this article talks about whether or not materials can be used again. 1. Effects of Material Biocompatibility Testing Biocompatibility testing ISO 10993 looks at how a substance works with living things to make sure it doesn't hurt them or make the immune system react. A lot of the time, chemicals, sterilization, and mechanical force are used to test things, which can change how well they work. Even after going through these steps, metals and some plastics can still be us...