Medical Device Non-Clinical Bench (Mechanical) Testing
Based on the medical device class risk level, medical device manufacturers and developers in the United States must submit regulatory approval applications to the [...]
Mechanical Tensile and Torsion Testing of COVID-19 Test Swabs
For manufacturers to verify that nasopharyngeal swabs utilized for COVID-19 testing are both safe and effective, they must be mechanically tested using a materials testing system.
Medical Device Testing: Internal Fixation vs. External Fixation
External fixation is a surgical treatment used to set bone fractures in which a cast would not allow proper alignment of the fracture. An example of a standard test for external fixation is ASTM F1541. Internal fixation involves the surgical ...