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Certifications and standards (medical devices and biocompatible applications)

Certifications and standards (medical devices and biocompatible applications)

Formlabs Quality Policy

Formlabs Quality Policy for the Design and Manufacturing of 3D printing photopolymer resins for biocompatible applications (e.g., dental, audiology, and surgical planning tools) is:

Formlabs is committed to providing safe and effective 3D printing photopolymer resins that comply with all relevant regulations and consistently meet and exceed our customers' expectations. Our company is committed to the continuous improvement of our processes by adhering to an effective quality management system.

Dental device standards

Formlabs resins for biocompatible applications are developed in accordance with the following standards:

  • ISO 7405 Dentistry - Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry
  • ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
  • ISO 14971 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
  • ISO 18562-1 Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare applications — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
CERTIFICATIONCustom Tray ResinDental LT Clear V1Dental LT Clear V2Denture Base ResinDenture Teeth ResinIBT ResinPermanent Crown ResinPremium Teeth ResinSurgical Guide ResinTemporary CB Resin
ISO 10993
Type of contact: mucosal
Duration of contact: < 24 hours
ISO 10993-1
Skin contact
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ISO 10993-3
Not mutagenic
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ISO 10993-5
Not cytotoxic
ISO 10993-10
Not an irritant or sensitizer
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ISO 10993-11
USP General Chapter <151>
Non-pyrogenic
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ISO 10993-11
No evidence of acute systemic toxicity
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ISO 13485
Medical devices — Quality management systems — Requirements for regulatory purposes
Sterilization Compatibility
Dimensional integrity, mechanical properties, cytotoxicity, color
E-beam
Gamma
EtO
Steam (5 cycles)

Contact Sales to request a written statement or technical specification document. For safety and handling, and technical data, visit our Formlabs Stereolithography 3D Printers Tech Specs page. For solvent compatibility information, visit the Solvent compatibility support article.

Medical device standards

Formlabs materials for biocompatible applications are developed in accordance with the following standards:

  • ISO 7405 Dentistry - Evaluation of biocompatibility of medical devices used in dentistry
  • ISO 10993-1 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
  • ISO 14971 Medical devices — Application of risk management to medical devices
  • ISO 18562-1 Biocompatibility evaluation of breathing gas pathways in healthcare applications — Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process

The materials have also passed the requirements for the following biocompatibility risks based on product:

Contact TypeSkinMucosal MembraneBone, Tissue, & DentinPharmaceutical Containers, Drug Delivery & Medical Device ComponentsMucosal MembraneBreathing Gas PathwaysSterilization Compatibility
Contact Duration> 30 days< 24 hours< 24 hours-> 30 days> 30 days-
Applicable ISO StandardISO 10993-5
ISO 10993-10
ISO 10993-23
ISO 10993-5
ISO 10993-10
ISO 10993-23
USP <151> Pyrogen
ISO 10993-5
ISO 10993-10
ISO 10993-11
ISO 10993-23
USP <88> Class VIISO 10993-1
ISO 10993-3
ISO 10993-5
ISO 10993-10
ISO 10993-11
ISO 10993-23
ISO 18562-2
ISO 18562-3
BioMed ClearSteam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
BioMed Durable-Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
BioMed White--Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
BioMed Amber---Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
BioMed Black---Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
BioMed Flex 50A----Test pending
BioMed Flex 80A----Disinfection
Silicone 40A Resin-----
Tough 1500 Resin-----Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
PU Rigid 650 Resin------
PU Rigid 1000 Resin------
Nylon 11 Powder-----
Nylon 11 CF Powder-----
Nylon 12 Powder---Steam, Gamma, Et0, E-Beam
Nylon 12 GF Powder-----
Nylon 12 Tough Powder----
Nylon 12 White Powder----
TPU 90A Powder-----

Contact Sales to request a written statement or technical specification document. For safety and handling, and technical data, visit our Formlabs Stereolithography 3D Printers Tech Specs page. For solvent compatibility information, visit the Solvent compatibility support article.

Biocompatibility certifications (ISO 10993)

User manuals

Quality system standards

Formlabs maintains a certified quality management system to ISO 13485 for all BioMed Resins and all resins that are classified as medical devices.

FDA Device Master File (MAF)

Formlabs has a Device Master File (MAF) with FDA for BioMed Amber, BioMed Black, BioMed Clear, BioMed Durable, BioMed White, BioMed Flex 50A, and BioMed Flex 80A Resin. Information in the MAF may be referenced in your PMA, 510(k), IDE, or other submissions to FDA. Please contact your sales representative for a letter of authorization.

Preoperative planning models for diagnostic use

Formlabs is an industry-leading manufacturer of 3D printers and materials used by healthcare providers to support the practice of medicine. See our Regulatory Information page for details on how Formlabs machines are used to produce preoperative planning models for diagnostic use.

IQ/OQ/PQ calibration tools and templates

IQ/OQ/PQ calibration tools and templates are available exclusively for Form 3B/3B+, Form 3BL, Fuse 1, and Fuse 1+ 30W customers in the medical sector. Please contact Formlabs to confirm eligibility and request these forms. Maintenance schedules for Formlabs hardware can be found on the Formlabs Support Site.