Vital Signs: Evaluating the Plastics Behind Medical Devices
Mechanical testing plays a critical role in demonstrating that plastics used in biomedical packaging, components, and device assemblies are suitable for their intended use. In this session, we’ll focus on the aspects of mechanical testing that are unique to the biomedical industry—particularly the processes, controls, and documentation practices needed to support compliant testing in regulated environments.
What You’ll Learn
• How mechanical testing is applied to single‑use packaging, components, and connectors commonly found in biomedical applications
• Practical considerations for testing complex devices and assemblies, where traditional test approaches may not directly apply
• How to maintain compliance through proper documentation, validation strategies, and testing practices aligned with FDA‑regulated environments
Who Should Attend
Biomedical engineers, quality and regulatory professionals, device manufacturers, and laboratory teams responsible for mechanical testing within regulated biomedical or medical‑device environments.
Why Instron
Instron combines deep plastics‑testing expertise with extensive experience supporting biomedical laboratories. In this session, we’ll share practical guidance on improving consistency, reducing operator‑dependent variation, and strengthening testing processes to support compliant, well‑documented mechanical testing workflows.