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  image of one of SwRI's mechanical test labs with 37 test frames ranging from 10 Kip to 50 Kip
 

One of our mechanical test labs with 37 test frames ranging from 10 Kip to 50 Kip.
   
  image of blood-loop bench test system used to evaluate the biocompatibility of an artificial blood substitute
 

 

This blood-loop bench test system is used to evaluate the biocompatibility of an artificial blood substitute.
   
  image of accredited 28' × 16' × 16' anechoic chamber where EMC testing is conducted
 

EMC testing is conducted in an accredited 28' × 16' × 16' anechoic chamber.

Specialized testing for medical device performance and biomaterials characterization are conducted at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI).

 

Tests are conducted under ISO 13485:2003. Recognized test standards can be followed or custom test protocols and equipment developed to meet our clients' needs.

  • ANIMAL & CLINICAL TRIALS

  • COMPRESSION/TENSION

  • MICROMECHANICAL STRAIN

  • TORSION

  • SHEAR

  • FATIGUE

  • VIBRATION

  • WEAR

  • DROP

  • HARDNESS

  • LEAK

  • DRIP

  • PRESSURE

  • BIOCOMPATIBILITY

  • EMC/EMI

  • ELECTRICAL SAFETY

  • THERMAL SHOCK

  • TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY CONTROLLED

  • FAILURE ANALYSIS

For more information about medical device  testing and evaluation at SwRI or how you can contract with SwRI, please contact Julie Pickard at jpickard@swri.org or (210) 522-5437. We can offer you insights about how to specify the best approach to solving your medical device problem.

 

Contact Information

Julie Pickard

Testing and Evaluation

(210) 522-5437

jpickard@swri.org

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November 16, 2009