Bioburden testing, which plays a critical role in ensuring the safety of medical devices, is performed to determine the microorganism population on non-sterile products. This test is performed prior to sterilization validation and is vital in determining sterilization methods. Conducted in accordance with the TS EN ISO 11737-1 standard, the bioburden test involves the collection of microorganisms from product surfaces by various methods such as manual or automatic agitation, vortexing, disintegration, washing or swabbing.
Application Process
You can apply until November for the Bioburden Test, one of the proficiency tests that will be offered in many sectors including medical devices, food, water and consumer products in the last quarter of 2024. This bioburden test, which will be performed according to the TS EN ISO 11737-1 standard, defines microbiological methods for the verification of sterilization processes and is of great importance in practice.
Why Take the Proficiency Test?
Participation in proficiency testing is required by accreditation processes and many institutions. By participating in the tests, you can objectively and independently assess your laboratory’s performance and increase your quality assurance by comparing it with methods used by other laboratories. In addition, these tests offer many advantages such as early detection of production problems, avoiding costly recalls and saving cost, labor and time in laboratory processes.
Participation in a proficiency test offers you a number of advantages:
- Participation in proficiency tests is mandatory by accreditation and various institutions.
- Participants can compare, assure and improve their own performance/quality
- Comparison of the method used with the methods of other laboratories
- Evidence of reliable laboratory performance in the eyes of customers and certification bodies
- Cost savings in laboratory development and maintenance
- Saving labor and time in the laboratory and many more advantages
Our comprehensive proficiency tests cover many areas of microbiology and help you to maximize your laboratory’s performance with our high quality standards. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate and assure the quality of your laboratory with independent testing.
