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
| Certification | Custom Tray Resin | Dental LT Clear V1 | Dental LT Clear V2 | Denture Base Resin | Denture Teeth Resin | IBT Resin | Permanent Crown Resin | Premium Teeth Resin | Surgical Guide Resin | Temporary CB Resin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 10993 Type of contact: mucosal Duration of contact: < 24 hours |
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| ISO 10993-1 Skin contact |
- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ISO 10993-3 Not mutagenic |
- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ISO 10993-5 Not cytotoxic |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ISO 10993-10 Not an irritant or sensitizer |
✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ISO 10993-11 USP General Chapter <151> Non-pyrogenic |
✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ISO 10993-11 No evidence of acute systemic toxicity |
✔ | - | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | - | - | ✔ | - | - |
| 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:
SLA resins
| Material | Contact | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Black Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Alpha Clear Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Alpha Fast Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Alpha Grey Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Alpha Model Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Alpha White Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| BioMed Amber Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| BioMed Black Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Pharmaceutical containers Drug delivery Medical device components |
Compliant Not duration-dependent* |
|
| BioMed Clear Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | > 30 days | |
| Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
| Breathing gas pathways | > 30 days | |
| Pharmaceutical containers Drug delivery Medical device components |
Compliant Not duration-dependent* |
|
| BioMed Durable Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | > 30 days | |
| Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
| Pharmaceutical containers Drug delivery Medical device components |
Compliant Not duration-dependent* |
|
| BioMed Flex 50A Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| BioMed Flex 80A Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| BioMed White Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
| Pharmaceutical containers Drug delivery Medical device components |
Compliant Not duration-dependent* |
|
| Silicone 40A Resin | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Tough 1500 Resin V1 | Skin | > 30 days |
| Tough 1500 Resin V2 | Skin | > 30 days |
*USP Class VI certification is not defined by patient contact duration limits.
SLS powders
| Material | Contact | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon 11 Powder | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Nylon 11 CF Powder | Skin | > 30 days |
| Nylon 11 Pro Powder | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
| Nylon 12 Powder | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
|
Nylon 12 GF Powder |
Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours | |
|
Nylon 12 Tough Powder |
Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
|
Nylon 12 White Powder |
Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane Compromised surface (skin or mucosal membrane) Internal tissue |
≤ 24 hours | |
| TPU 90A Powder | Skin | > 30 days |
| Intact mucosal membrane | ≤ 24 hours |
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.
Sterilization methods
The materials listed below have been evaluated for compatibility with different sterilization procedures. See the technical data sheet (TDS) for each material for full sterilization cycle details.
| Material | Sterilization method |
|---|---|
| BioMed Amber Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| BioMed Black Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| BioMed Clear Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| BioMed Durable Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| BioMed Flex 80A Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| BioMed White Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Custom Tray Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Dental LT Clear V1 | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Dental LT Clear V2 | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Denture Base Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Denture Teeth Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| IBT Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Nylon 12 Powder | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Permanent Crown Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Premium Teeth Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Surgical Guide Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Temporary CB Resin | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
| Tough 1500 Resin V2 | E-beam, ethylene oxide, gamma, steam |
Biocompatibility certifications (ISO 10993)
User manuals
- Support articles:
- Formlabs resin Manufacturing Guides, Instructions for Use, and application guides for Formlabs resins for biocompatible applications
- Formlabs SDS library
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.