Withdrawn
ISO 10993-12:2012 specifies requirements and gives guidance on the procedures to be followed in the preparation of samples and the selection of reference materials for medical device testing in biological systems in accordance with one or more parts of ISO 10993. Specifically, ISO 10993-12:2012 addresses the following:
test sample selection; 
selection of representative portions from a device; 
test sample preparation; 
experimental controls; 
selection of, and requirements for, reference materials; 
preparation of extracts. 
ISO 10993-12:2012 is not applicable to live cells, but can be relevant to the material or device components of combination products containing live cells.
Directives related to this standards.
Directive 2007/47/EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 5 September 2007 amending Council Directive 90/385/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to active implantable medical devices, Council Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices and Directive 98/8/EC concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market
                WITHDRAWN
                                    SSH EN ISO 10993-12:2009
                            
                    WITHDRAWN
                    SSH EN ISO  10993-12:2012
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                                        Withdrawal of Standard
                    Oct 29, 2025
                
                PUBLISHED
                                    SSH EN ISO 10993-12:2021