Testing to characterize raw materials and components of medical devices is available to help assure biocompatibility and reproducibility in manufacturing.

Test Methods:

• Analytical Method Development and Transfer
• Physicochemical Tests - Plastics - USP
• FTIR
• Liquid Chromatography - MS, FTIR, VIS, GPC
• Gas Chromatography - FID, MS
• Trace Elements - AA, ICP
• Physical/Mechanical
• Specific Gravity
• Durometer Hardness
• Melting Point Determination
• Surface Characterization - SEM
• Moisture Determination
• Monograph Tests - BP, EP, JP, USP
• Refractive Index
• Rotational and Capillary Viscosity
• Thermal Analysis - DSC, TGA
• Osmolarity
• Polymer Extractables - ASTM, CFR
• Container/Closure Leachables/Extractables
• Particulates for Injectables/Medical Devices
• Protein and Peptide Assays
• Heavy Metals, USP Methods I and II
• Ion Content Analysis
• Purified Water Testing - BP, EP, JP, USP