Austest Laboratories offers independent, accredited medical equipment testing services, helping manufacturers and suppliers coordinate testing against relevant Australian and international standards, with trusted support from initial scope through to documented results.
Independent Testing for Medical Devices and Equipment
Equipment and products used across healthcare and medical environments can be subject to demanding safety, packaging, storage, and transportation requirements. Laboratory equipment must meet defined safety criteria, while medical devices and their packaging may need to maintain integrity through ageing, handling, distribution, and exposure to specified environmental conditions.
At Austest, we bring together specialist testing capability, experienced technical support, and independent laboratory facilities to help manufacturers and suppliers navigate these requirements. From an individual test to a programme involving several disciplines, we deliver clear, documented results against the standards and specifications agreed for your project.
Our Medical Equipment Testing Services
Our team has many years of experience working closely with engineers, manufacturers, and suppliers across the healthcare and medical sector, providing reliable testing for product packaging, accelerated ageing, ingress protection, transportation requirements and more.
Medical Lab Equipment Product Safety Testing
Electrical equipment used for measurement, control, and other laboratory applications in the healthcare and medical sector has defined safety requirements covering potential electrical, mechanical, and other hazards.
Medical Device Packaging and Integrity Testing
Medical device packaging may need to protect the product and, where applicable, maintain the integrity of the sterile barrier system through storage, handling, and distribution.
At Austest, we provide packaging and integrity testing to support assessment against applicable medical packaging and product requirements. Our capabilities include:
- Testing of packaged medical and healthcare products
- Supporting environmental and transportation testing where required
Shelf-Life and Accelerated Ageing Testing
Accelerated ageing can help examine the effects of time on medical device packaging, sterile barrier systems, and relevant product materials to inform shelf-life activities.
Our expert medical equipment testing team can conduct controlled ageing programmes against applicable standards and specifications, including ASTM F1980.
Ingress Protection Testing
Where medical devices, laboratory equipment, or packaging require a specified level of enclosure protection, we carry out ingress protection (IP) testing for dust and water against AS/IEC 60529.
Our specialist facilities can evaluate products and materials against defined IP specifications and produce clear evidence of performance under the necessary test conditions.
Transportation and Distribution Testing
Medical products and packaging can experience vibration, shock, impact, temperature changes, stacking loads, and other stresses during distribution.
At Austest, we can reproduce defined transportation environments in controlled laboratory conditions to assess how packaged products respond before they enter the supply chain.
Our transportation capabilities cover applicable ASTM, ISTA, MIL, ISO and EN methods and can include:
- Vibration and shock
- Drop and impact
- Temperature and humidity
- Altitude conditions associated with air transport
- Static loads
- Package integrity and leak testing
- Road, rail, air, and sea transport simulations
Accredited Medical Equipment Testing in Australia
Austest Laboratories is an A2LA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory with accredited capability across a defined range of testing activities.
For manufacturers working in highly regulated sectors such as medical and healthcare, choosing an appropriately accredited provider gives you independent assurance that the laboratory has demonstrated technical competence for the activities included within its current scope.
Simply send us your standard, specification, or test plan and we'll talk through the medical equipment tests available.
Our Process
When you choose Austest for medical equipment testing, we'll start by discussing your product, intended application, relevant standards, and any existing specification or test plan. Together, we’ll confirm the scope, samples, setup, and test conditions before our team completes the agreed testing and issues a full report of our findings.
As an independent, accredited laboratory, Austest operates impartially. We can explain testing requirements, applicable standards, and test results, but we don't guarantee certification outcomes or provide recommendations designed to influence test results. If further investigation is required, we'll discuss available options and work with you to determine next steps.
Why Choose Austest for Medical Equipment Testing Services?
Comprehensive Testing Capability
Access packaging, accelerated ageing, ingress protection, and transportation testing through one specialist facility, with both lab and selected on-site testing available.
Independent, Accredited Expertise
As an accredited laboratory, we carry out completely impartial medical equipment testing services, clear documentation, and accurate results against agreed parameters.
Multi-Test Programme Coordination
Where specifications involve several testing requirements, we can review your standards and test plan and coordinate the agreed programme across our available capabilities.
Responsive Project Support
Every project is assigned a dedicated contact, backed by our web-based project management system for status updates and easy access to supporting documentation during testing.
Let’s discuss your healthcare and medical equipment testing needs. Get in touch with our team and receive a tailored quote today!
FAQs
What types of medical equipment can Austest test?
Our medical equipment testing covers laboratory equipment and devices alongside packaging, packaged products, and equipment or products requiring ingress protection, accelerated ageing, or transportation testing. The exact testing available will depend on your product and applicable standard. Send us your specifications or test plan and we'll confirm the options available.
Which standards can Austest test medical products against?
Our medical-sector capabilities include standards and test methods, AS/IEC 60529 for ingress protection, along with a range of ASTM, ISTA, MIL, ISO and EN transportation requirements. Standards and editions should always be confirmed for the individual product and project.
Why should I use an accredited laboratory for medical equipment testing?
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation offers independent assurance that a laboratory has demonstrated technical competence for the activities included within its Scope of Accreditation. Because accreditation is scope-specific, always check that the particular test or standard you need falls within the laboratory's current accredited scope.
Does Austest conduct medical equipment testing in Sydney?
Yes. If you're searching for medical equipment testing in Sydney, Austest Laboratories is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and supports manufacturers and suppliers across Australia as well as customers working with international testing requirements. Contact us with your product details and applicable standards and we'll discuss whether the required testing can be supported at our facilities.
Can Austest test medical device packaging?
Yes. Our capabilities include medical device packaging and package integrity testing against applicable requirements, alongside transportation testing where required. The appropriate test programme will depend on the packaging system, product, and applicable specification, so we'll establish the agreed scope before testing begins.
Does Austest support medical device certification?
No. Austest provides independent testing and documented test results to support relevant compliance and approval activities. Formal certification or product approval will depend on the applicable regulatory or certification pathway. We can explain the testing requirements within our area of expertise and confirm the testing available for your project.
What information should I give when requesting a medical equipment testing quote?
Send us details about your product, applicable standards or specifications, number of samples, and required project timing. Product dimensions, technical documentation, photographs, and an existing test plan are also helpful where available. Providing this information early allows our team to understand the project and establish an appropriate testing scope before preparing your quotation.