Product Development
With specialist knowledge in microbiology research, BluTest Laboratories can drive innovation and propel your product development to new heights. Our expertise spans a wide range of services, including screening novel antimicrobial agents, conducting early-stage anti-infective research, and developing and validating state-of-the-art medical devices and products.
Product development is a complex and multifaceted process that is often frustrating and expensive. From concept to market, teams must navigate technical complexities, resource constraints, market uncertainties, and evolving regulatory landscapes. The need for thorough research, iterative prototyping, and constant adaptation can be demanding, requiring significant time and investment.
We understand that success in this area can lead to competitive advantages, brand growth, and increased market share. Our testing services can help take the stress out of product development, giving you assurance that your products are optimised, safe, and effective.
Our Product Development Services
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Antimicrobial Screening
Unearth the potential of new antimicrobial agents using high-throughput methods. We can screen a large number of individual actives or active combinations in a variety of test conditions. Identify promising candidates that demonstrate high efficacy and low toxicity, setting the stage for further development.
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Early-Stage Anti-Infective Research
Trust our experienced team to conduct thorough investigations into the mechanisms of action and resistance patterns of your anti-infective products. Gain critical insights that shape the direction of your research and ensure successful development.
Ensure your medical devices are fit for purpose, safe to use, and compliant with industry standards. We can validate their efficacy, as well as the performance of your decontamination, disinfection, and sterilisation protocols for your reusable medical devices. We also can help you assess biostatic and biocidal activity of antimicrobial surfaces, such as wound dressings, surgical gloves, and other materials.
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Product Optimisation
Already have a product in development? Let us optimise its performance through in-depth testing and fine-tuning, ensuring it meets the highest standards of efficacy and safety.
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Bespoke Support
While we work to strict international testing standards, we have the knowledge and expertise to modify methods in accordance with your requirements, and can write thorough, FDA-approved protocols and reports to align with the specific needs of the products you are developing.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of the services we offer to aid with product development. If there is a service you are interested in which is not listed here, please contact us to discuss.
Screening and Basic Activity Assays |
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Standard |
Test |
| EN 1040 | Basic biocidal efficacy |
| CSLI M07 | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration - bacteria |
| CSLI M26 | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration - yeasts |
| CSLI M38 | Minimum Inhibitory Concentration - fungi |
| ASTM E2783 | General time-kill method |
Antimicrobial materials |
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Standard |
Test |
| AATCC TM100 | Antibacterial textiles |
| ISO 20743 | Antibacterial textiles |
| ISO 13629 | Antifungal textiles |
| ISO 18184 | Antiviral textiles |
| ISO 22196 | Antibacterial plastics |
| ISO 21702 | Antiviral plastics |
| ISO 27447 | Antibacterial photocatalytic ceramics |
| ISO 18061 | Antiviral photocatalytic ceramics |
| ASTM D7907 | Antimicrobial medical gloves |
| ASTM E2180 | Antimicrobial polymers |
Medical Devices |
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Standard |
Test |
| ANSI/AAMI ST98:2022 | Medical device cleaning validation |