ISO 10993-6 Medical Device Histopathology and Implant Testing

Why Companies Choose NAMSA

100K +

Medical Device Tests Run Annually

13

DABT Toxicologists on Staff

1967

When NAMSA Started Testing Medical Devices

1,650+

Preclinical Projects Conducted Annually

Deep Expertise In Medical Device Implant Testing

NAMSA provides best-in-class histological technology for the testing and evaluation of implanted medical devices. Valuable tissues are collected and processed on-site and under the supervision of a Board Certified Pathologist. Histopathology laboratory services are also provided.

  • Consultation
  • Custom Sample Preparation and Sectioning
  • Histochemistry Capabilities
  • Necropsy Services
  • Non-Decalcified and Decalcified Processing and Sectioning
  • Photomicrograph Documentation
  • Routine Paraffin Processing and Sectioning
  • Soft and Hard Resin (Plastic) Processing and Sectioning
  • State-of-the-Art Histology Laboratory
  • Timely and Efficient Reporting

Exakt® Histological System for Specialized Tissue-Implant Processing

With Exakt Histological System, NAMSA is able to process hard implants while maintaining intimate contact with surrounding tissue, while also being able to perform routine processing of soft implants in hard tissue without decalcification.

Using the Exakt System, NAMSA’s pathologists evaluate, in detail, the interface between the medical device and the cellular layer of an implant. Remarkable photographs can also be provided that are suitable for regulatory purposes and for publishing.

State-of-the-Art Histology Laboratory

NAMSA’s state-of-the-art Histology Laboratory has the necessary tools to provide a comprehensive Pathology analysis of your study. Watch the video below as we walk through both NAMSA’s paraffin and plastic processes, including the use of our Exakt® Histological System.

Take the Next Step

Want to learn more about our experience in histopathology? Talk to a specialist at NAMSA who can tell you more about our approach, how long it will take and how much it will cost.

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Meet Our Medical Device Testing Experts

Meet the scientists and biocompatibility testing specialists who are ready to put their expertise to work for you.

Meet Our Full Team
  • Chris Mullin, MS

    Chris Mullin
    Director, Global Strategy Services
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  • Adam Saltman, PhD, MD

    Principal Strategy Consultant, Clinical and Regulatory Services
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  • Corie Diaz, BA, MBA

    Corie Diaz
    Global Director, Clinical Operations
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