Medical devices - Pump tube spallation test - General procedure

ISO/TR 19727:2017 provides a method of measuring, analysing and assessing the particle shedding from an infusion pump set during pumping.

Dispositifs médicaux — Essai de spallation des tubes de pompes — Mode opératoire général

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
16-Aug-2017
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
17-Aug-2017
Completion Date
13-Dec-2025

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022

Overview

ISO/TR 19727:2017 titled Medical devices - Pump tube spallation test - General procedure is an important technical report published by ISO that establishes a standardized method for measuring, analyzing, and assessing particle shedding from infusion pump sets during operation. This procedure is critical for ensuring the safety and reliability of infusion pumps used in medical treatments, by detecting any particulate matter that could pose risks to patients.

The document outlines a detailed, repeatable test protocol suitable for medical device manufacturers, testing laboratories, and quality assurance professionals involved in evaluating infusion pump components.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Purpose: The report focuses exclusively on the spallation test for infusion pump sets, providing a clear method to collect and analyze particles shed during the pumping process.
  • Materials and Equipment Requirements: Includes specifications for IV-fluid containers (preferably 0.9% NaCl solution), 0.2 µm or smaller pore size IV filters, distributors or manifolds, sample and reference containers, and infusion pumps. Proper venting and volume considerations are emphasized to avoid air-borne particle contamination.
  • Test Setup: Instructions cover the physical setup of the test circuit, including positioning of containers, flow path assembly, and fluid flushing protocols to ensure clean and particle-free baseline conditions.
  • Sampling and Analysis: Describes systematic collection of reference and sample fluids under controlled flow rates and volumes to capture particulate matter. Analytical methods recommended include those specified in USP 788 (Microscopical Particle Count Test or Light Obscuration Particle Count Test) or equivalent pharmacopoeial guidelines for particle quantification and distribution.
  • Test Conditions and Acceptance Criteria: Recommends testing at both maximum and typical flow rates with a minimum number of samples (10) to ensure statistical reliability. Acceptable particle levels are determined as part of a product-specific risk analysis, honoring regulatory and pharmacopoeial standards.

Applications

The ISO/TR 19727:2017 standard is applicable to:

  • Medical Device Manufacturing: Provides manufacturers of infusion pumps and tubing sets with a validated procedure to assess particle shedding risks during product design, development, and quality control.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Supports submission documents for regulatory approvals by demonstrating robust safety testing meeting international best practices.
  • Quality Assurance Testing: Assists testing laboratories in performing standardized, reproducible evaluations of infusion pump sets to ensure patient safety and device reliability.
  • Risk Management: Enables manufacturers and healthcare providers to evaluate particulate contamination risks in infusion therapies, contributing to safer clinical use and improved patient outcomes.

Related Standards

  • USP 788: Microscopical Particle Count Test or Light Obscuration Particle Count Test, referred to as a standard analytical method for particle measurement in medical fluids.
  • ISO 11607: Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices may complement this standard by addressing post-packaging particle contamination.
  • ISO 14971: Medical devices - Application of risk management to medical devices, providing methodological support for interpreting test results within overall product risk analysis.

By implementing the procedures described in ISO/TR 19727:2017, medical device professionals can systematically assess and mitigate risks related to particle contamination in infusion pump tubing, enhancing patient safety and device performance in clinical environments.

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ISO/TR 19727:2017 - Medical devices -- Pump tube spallation test -- General procedure

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Frequently Asked Questions

ISO/TR 19727:2017 is a technical report published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Medical devices - Pump tube spallation test - General procedure". This standard covers: ISO/TR 19727:2017 provides a method of measuring, analysing and assessing the particle shedding from an infusion pump set during pumping.

ISO/TR 19727:2017 provides a method of measuring, analysing and assessing the particle shedding from an infusion pump set during pumping.

ISO/TR 19727:2017 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.040.20 - Transfusion, infusion and injection equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

ISO/TR 19727:2017 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 17700:2019. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

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TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 19727
First edition
2017-08
Medical devices — Pump tube
spallation test — General procedure
Dispositifs médicaux — Essai de spallation des tubes de pompes —
Mode opératoire général
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ISO 2017
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Materials and equipment . 1
5 Identification . 2
6 Preparation . 2
6.1 General . 2
6.2 Pump set to be tested . 2
7 Test setup . 2
8 Test method . 3
8.1 Sampling . 3
8.2 Analysing . 4
9 Test conditions and acceptance criteria . 4
Bibliography . 5
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 19727:2017(E)
Medical devices — Pump tube spallation test — General
procedure
1 Scope
This document provides a method of measuring, analysing and assessing the particle shedding from an
infusion pump set during pumping.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
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