Antimicrobial Coatings Efficacy
Antimicrobial efficacy testing.
Intertek provides extensive expertise and specialist instrumentation for chemical, microbiological and physical characterisation and efficacy of antimicrobial products as medical devices and healthcare products at all stages of the design, trial and manufacturing process. Intertek laboratory facilities including GLP certification, cGMP compliance and ISO 17025 accreditation, allowing Intertek data to be used in regulatory submissions, QC and R&D support.
Antimicrobial Efficacy standardized In Vitro Testing:
The following assays measure the antimicrobial activities of products such as medical devices, components or other surface-active materials treated with antimicrobial agents. Any of the standard test methods listed can be modified to include different or additional organisms, as well as different/additional exposure times.
- Quantitative Methods:
JIS Z2801:2000, ISO 22196, EN 1040, EN 1275, EN 1276, EN 1465, EN 1650, EN 13727, EN 13610, ASTM E 2149-01, ASTM 2315-03 - Qualitative Methods:
ISO 16869, Zone of Inhibition, Inhibitory Minimal Concentration, tailored methods
Customised In Vitro Antimicrobial Studies:
Intertek offers clients the highest level of state-of-the-art science, regulatory expertise and individualized services to meet specific needs.
Custom Antimicrobial Efficacy studies:
- Medical Devices: catheter and intensive care, deontology, long term implants, orthopaedic
- Preservatives, Textiles, Tissue (human and animal)
Antimicrobial Chemical Analysis:
- Raw Materials Testing, API analysis, Coating chemical analysis, Coating Microstructure analysis
- Leaching Testing, Product Deformulation and more
Microbiology and Medical Devices:
Microbiology and medical device services:
Contact us to see how Intertek can help your organization with Antimicrobial Coatings Efficacy.