iso10993-evaluator

name	iso10993-evaluator
description	Biological evaluation planning skill implementing ISO 10993-1 for biocompatibility testing strategy
allowed-tools	["Read","Write","Glob","Grep","Edit","Bash"]
metadata	{"specialization":"biomedical-engineering","domain":"science","category":"Biocompatibility and Materials","skill-id":"BME-SK-016"}

ISO 10993 Evaluator Skill

Purpose

The ISO 10993 Evaluator Skill supports biological evaluation planning per ISO 10993-1, determining biocompatibility testing requirements based on device categorization, contact type, and duration.

Capabilities

• Device categorization (body contact, duration)
• Testing endpoint determination matrix
• Existing data evaluation guidance
• Equivalence assessment templates
• Gap analysis for testing requirements
• Biological evaluation plan generation
• Report template generation
• Risk-based testing strategy
• Alternative testing approaches
• Literature review guidance
• Toxicological risk assessment support

Usage Guidelines

When to Use

• Planning biocompatibility testing programs
• Evaluating existing biocompatibility data
• Assessing material equivalence
• Preparing biological evaluation reports

Prerequisites

• Device materials identified
• Contact type and duration defined
• Manufacturing process documented
• Existing data compiled

Best Practices

• Apply risk-based approach per ISO 10993-1:2018
• Evaluate existing data before new testing
• Consider material equivalence carefully
• Document rationale for testing decisions

Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:

• Biological Evaluation Planning (ISO 10993)
• Extractables and Leachables Analysis
• Biomaterial Selection and Characterization
• 510(k) Premarket Submission Preparation

Dependencies

• ISO 10993 series standards
• FDA G95-1 guidance
• Material databases
• Testing laboratory capabilities
• Toxicological databases

Configuration

iso10993-evaluator:
  contact-categories:
    - surface-device
    - external-communicating
    - implant
  contact-types:
    - skin
    - mucosal-membrane
    - breached-surface
    - blood-path-indirect
    - tissue-bone
    - blood
  duration-categories:
    - limited
    - prolonged
    - permanent

Output Artifacts

• Device categorization documents
• Testing requirement matrices
• Biological evaluation plans
• Gap analysis reports
• Equivalence assessments
• BER templates
• Literature review summaries
• Testing rationale documents

Quality Criteria

• Categorization follows ISO 10993-1:2018
• Testing endpoints appropriate for device
• Existing data properly evaluated
• Equivalence arguments supported
• Gap analysis comprehensive
• Documentation supports regulatory review