Health Tech Devices with Metal Components

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Independent analytical testing and materials assurance for safety critical health technologies

Medical and health technology devices increasingly rely on metal and alloy components for performance, durability, conductivity, and precision. From wearable health monitors and diagnostic devices to patient‑facing equipment, manufacturers must ensure materials are safe, compliant, and suitable for their intended use.

Birmingham Assay Office’s UKAS‑accredited Analytical Testing Laboratory provides independent materials analysis and product safety testing to support medical and health tech devices that incorporate metal components. Our services focus on materials integrity, restricted substances, and skin‑contact safety, supporting manufacturers with evidence‑based assurance throughout development and production.

Your challenges...

Manufacturers of medical and health tech devices face increasing pressure to:

  • Verify the composition of metal components and alloys
  • Control restricted or hazardous substances in materials and coatings
  • Ensure suitability for prolonged or repeated skin contact
  • Demonstrate compliance with UK and international product safety requirements
  • Support technical documentation and due diligence
  • Manage complex supply chains and precision manufacturing
  • Build trust with regulators, healthcare partners, and patients

Independent analytical testing is essential in safety‑critical environments.

How Birmingham Assay Office supports you...

UKAS‑Accredited Materials Analysis

Our laboratory provides independent analytical testing for metal components used in medical and health technology, including:

  • Metal and alloy composition analysis
  • Verification of coatings and surface treatments
  • Identification of restricted or hazardous substances

All testing is conducted in line with relevant UK and international standards, with clear, authoritative reporting.

 

Restricted Substances & Regulatory Support

  • Testing aligned with UK REACH and retained EU REACH requirements
  • Support for General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR) where applicable
  • Clear reports suitable for technical files, audits, and regulatory review

Helping manufacturers demonstrate material safety and due diligence.

 

Skin‑Contact & Wearability Assessment

  • Assessment of materials intended for prolonged or repeated skin contact
  • Support for low‑irritation and hypoallergenic claims where appropriate
  • Insight into metal selection and coatings to reduce adverse reactions

Critical for wearable, monitoring, and patient‑facing devices.

 

Prototyping, Pre‑Market & Production Testing

  • Analytical testing at prototype and pilot stages
  • Pre‑market testing to identify material risks early
  • Batch and spot testing during scaled manufacture

Reducing risk before and after market entry.

 

Incident Investigation & Technical Support

  • Independent analysis following material or safety concerns
  • Evidence to support root‑cause investigations
  • Technical insight to inform corrective actions

Providing clarity during high‑risk or high‑impact situations.

Get in touch

If you develop or manufacture medical or health tech devices incorporating metal components, Birmingham Assay Office’s Analytical Testing Laboratory can support you with independent materials analysis and product safety testing.

to discuss analytical testing services for medical and health technologies.

Why choose Birmingham Assay Office?

  • UKAS‑Accredited Analytical Laboratory – Independent, impartial testing
  • Heritage Authority – Over 250 years of materials and consumer protection expertise
  • Risk‑Focused – Experience supporting safety‑critical product categories
  • Independent & Impartial – No involvement in device manufacture or sales
  • Case Study

    Analytical Testing for a Wearable Health Device

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  • The Challenge

    A UK health tech manufacturer developing a wearable monitoring device incorporating metal electrodes and housings required independent analytical testing to assess material safety and support technical documentation.

  • Our Approach

    1 - Conducted materials composition and coating analysis in BAO’s UKAS‑accredited laboratory

    2 - Screened for restricted and allergenic substances

    3 - Issued clear analytical reports suitable for technical files and partner review

  • The Results

    1 - Improved confidence in material safety prior to launch

    2 - Reduced risk of post‑market issues related to skin contact

    3 - Strengthened technical documentation and due diligence

Birmingham Assay Office’s analytical testing gave us confidence in the safety and suitability of our materials. Their independent reports were invaluable in supporting our technical documentation.

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