On site Training: Chemical Characterization (Extractables & Leachables Studies) and Toxicological Risk Assessment

Event Date(s) :
09:30 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 - 17:00 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
Tags :
Italy
Milan
Chemical characterisation

Abstract

This course provides a practical overview of the chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment of medical devices in accordance with ISO 10993-18:2020 and ISO 10993-17:2023. Participants will learn how to plan and interpret Extractables & Leachables (E&L) studies, define extraction strategies, assess toxicological risks, and meet current biocompatibility requirements in both EU and US regulatory frameworks. The training combines scientific principles with practical regulatory expectations to support robust biological safety evaluations and compliance activities.

Participants will be eligible to request a complimentary 30-minute consultation with our experts.

At the end of the course, participants will receive the course slides and a Certificate of Competence.

 

Location and Language

  • Location: Eurofins Biolab, Via Bruno Buozzi 2, 20055 Vimodrone (MI), Italy
  • Language: Italian

Key Topics

  • ISO 10993 biocompatibility framework and regulatory expectations
  • Chemical characterization according to ISO 10993-18:2020
  • Extractables & Leachables (E&L) study design and execution
  • Selection of extraction conditions and analytical strategies
  • Toxicological Risk Assessment (TRA) according to ISO 10993-17:2023
  • Establishment and application of toxicological thresholds
  • Management of toxicological concerns related to extractables and leachables
  • EU MDR and US FDA perspectives on biocompatibility
  • Use of chemical characterization data within biological evaluations
  • Practical case studies and regulatory considerations

Who Should Join?

This course is intended for medical device manufacturers, medical device designers, Regulatory Affairs professionals, Quality Management System (QMS) and Quality Assurance professionals, clinical engineers, and biomedical engineers involved in biocompatibility assessments, chemical characterization, toxicological risk evaluation, and regulatory compliance activities.

Speaker

  • Daniele Lioi, Business Unit Manager Medical Devices Consultant Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services
  • Raina Sota, Team Leader Medical Devices Consultant, Eurofins Regulatory & Consultancy Services

Registration Fees

€750 + VAT

10% discount for registrations completed by 30 July 2026
5% discount for registrations completed by 30 August 2026
10% discount on the second registration from the same company

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