Self-lubricating catheter materials

Malcolm, Karl; Woolfson, David; Gorman, Seán; McCullagh, Stephen D.

doi:10.1533/9781845696375.2.191

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“…In vitro cytotoxicity is the most important endpoint study that ideally needs to be performed to understand the cytocompatibility of the medical devices before starting in vivo studies. In 1990, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 22 first included the cytotoxicity testing for the purpose of regulatory process (13) . The cytotoxicity could be defined as an adverse effect caused by the medical device that leads to cell death.…”

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Hydrogel Based Skin Contacting Medical Devices and Cytotoxicity: An Overview of Challenges and Recommendations from a Regulatory Perspective

Pradeepa¹,

Balusamy²,

Murugan³

et al. 2023

IJST

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Background/Objectives : Hydrogels are highly water-swollen polymeric materials with diverse properties and excellent biocompatibility. Despite their immense potential, hydrogel-based medical devices often exhibit a cytotoxic response, which raises major concerns from a regulatory perspective. The focus of this review is on possible reasons that cause such cytotoxicity and furthermore offers recommendations from a regulatory point of view for a successful biocompatibility assessment of medical devices. Methods: Hydrogel based medical devices intended for clinical use should demonstrate their biocompatibility in a series of preclinical studies based on their type and duration of body contact, as defined in the ISO 10993-Part 1:2018 standard. As a seminal investigation in the biocompatibility assessment, the devices should be tested for cytotoxicity according to ISO 10993-Part 5:2009 using various methods including tests on extracts, direct and indirect contact methods. Findings: This review has summarized various factors that may lead to a cytotoxic response, including sterilization, change in pH, and medium absorption. In this regard, we proposed a stepwise strategy to assess the reason for such a cytotoxic response rather than justifying it with literature and in vivo study results. Novelty: The factors contributing to a positive cytotoxic response are of paramount importance in the field of hydrogel based medical devices. Understanding these factors is crucial for ensuring the safety and efficacy of such technologies. This review serves as a valuable resource in shedding light on these critical aspects from a regulatory perspective.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%