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Endotoxin inhibition and enhancement: Critical considerations for medical device testing
A known structural component of gram-negative bacteria, endotoxins can elicit strong inflammatory responses and fever if they enter the human bloodstream. Because endotoxins can leach into the body from contaminated medical devices, rigorous endotoxin testing is crucial for patient safety and an essential prerequisite for marketing new medical devices.