Biological evaluation & chemistry testing

Biocompatibility and toxicology, solved.

Concierge-level advisory and test subcontracting for medical device manufacturers, at industry-leading turnaround times, under an ISO 13485:2016 certified quality system.

2 weeks
First evaluation plan draft
7 weeks
Chemistry and toxicology evaluation, completed
ISO 13485
Certified quality management system
Start hereTwo planning tools, built by our scientists, for our scientists, and included with your account.
Test plan builderWhich ISO 10993-1 endpoints apply, with the reasoningSample size calculatorHow many devices to send, cut and shared across the program

What we do

Innovation Accelerated

Every program starts with a rigorous biological evaluation, so you test only what the evidence requires. From there we manage the chemistry, the testing and the sterilization through to a file ready for your submission.

All services
  1. Biological Evaluation

    Plan and report your device’s biological safety, and test only what the evidence requires.

    First evaluation plan draft in about 2 weeksISO 10993-1:2025

  2. Extractables & Leachables ChemTox™

    Chemical characterization and toxicological risk assessment in one integrated study.

    Reviewed by a board-certified toxicologist (DABT)ISO 10993-17 · ISO 10993-18

  3. Test Subcontracting

    We select the lab, manage the protocols and review every result.

    Global network of ISO 17025-accredited labsISO 10993 · ISO 18562

  4. Sterilization

    Cycle development and validation for EO, radiation, steam and low-temperature methods.

    Radiation dose audits in 4 weeksISO 11135 · 11137 · 17665 · 22441

Planning tools

Know what to test and how much to send, before you spend anything

Four answers about your device become an endpoint matrix under ISO 10993-1:2025, with the reasoning behind every endpoint. The matrix becomes sample counts, a timeline and an estimate.

  • Test plan builder — the endpoints that apply, and why
  • Sample size calculator — devices to send, cut and shared
  • Both come with a Groenakker account, at no cost
store.groenakker.com/plan-builderAccount

Peripheral IV catheter · circulating blood · 24 h to 30 days · US + EU

9 endpoints to consider9 of 9 selected
  • CytotoxicityISO 10993-5 · 2–3 wk
  • SensitizationISO 10993-10 · 8–10 wk
  • IrritationISO 10993-23 · 7–9 wk
  • Subacute systemic toxicityChemistry routeISO 10993-11 · 10–12 wk
  • Implantation / local effectsISO 10993-6 · 13 wk + 8 wk histology
  • GenotoxicityChemistry routeISO 10993-3 · 6–13 wk
  • HemocompatibilityISO 10993-4 · Per method
  • Chemical characterizationISO 10993-18 · 4–5 wk + TRA
  • Bacterial endotoxinUSP <85> · 5 days

How it works

Pricing comes first, not last. One owner from the evaluation plan to the final report, and nothing runs until the scope has been reviewed with you.

Phase I

Plan

01 – Contact type, duration and target markets set the endpoint matrix, in the plan builder or on a call.

02 – A biological evaluation plan states what existing data already answers, so you test only what the evidence requires.

Phase II

Price

03 – Add methods to an estimate. Turnaround and sample counts are on every method page.

04 – Your contracted pricing appears once your account is linked. Submit the estimate for review.

Phase III

Test

05 – A scientist confirms the scope with you and the estimate becomes an order.

06 – Protocols are issued and the work is scheduled across the laboratory network, tracked against the critical path.

Phase IV

Deliver

07 – Reports are reviewed by our scientists and issued under Groenakker cover, ready for your technical file.

08 – Adoptions, requalification and change assessments keep the file current between submissions.

ISO 13485:2016

One quality system, one network

Every program we manage runs under Groenakker’s certified quality management system, whichever laboratory performs the work. Advisory and test subcontracting meet the highest medical device standards, with precision and attention to detail on every file.

From biocompatibility to toxicology and sterilization, that is what lets us deliver reliable, high-quality, submission-ready evidence that accelerates your path to market.

How we work

Every program includes

  • A single point of contactOne owner for plan, laboratory work and report, under one purchase order.
  • ISO/IEC 17025 and GLP laboratoriesEvery laboratory in the network is accredited to the standard versions FDA recognizes.
  • Expert-authored assessmentsQualified scientists author every evaluation; a board-certified toxicologist signs where one is required.
  • Reports under Groenakker coverIn our template or yours, at no extra cost.

Insights

From our scientists

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Not sure where to start?

The plan builder shows you which endpoints your device calls for before you spend anything. It is free to use, and a scientist is one call away.

Or call +1 (888) 682-7993, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm ET.