Because many medical devices are made of high-tech materials such as metallic alloys or synthetic plastics, manufacturers may require the use of various agents for cleaning.
The white paper, “Five Steps to Validating the Cleaning Process of Medical Devices,” reviews medical device regulation under 21 CFR Part 820 – Quality System Regulation.
Read the Microtest Laboratories release on medical devices.
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