Select Updates for Biocompatibility of Certain Devices in Contact with Intact Skin

FDA developed this draft guidance to propose select updates to FDA’s current thinking regarding the type of biocompatibility information that should be provided in a premarket submission for certain devices made from common polymers and fabrics that are in contact with intact skin. The existing guidance “Use of International Standard ISO 10993-1, ‘Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process,’” (2016 Biocompatibility Guidance) remains in effect, in its current form, until this draft guidance is finalized. The proposed sections are intended to add or supersede applicable sections of the 2016 Biocompatibility Guidance after FDA considers public comment to this draft guidance. The sections of the 2016 Biocompatibility Guidance that are not affected by this select update will not be substantively changed and will remain in effect.