DIN EN 1616:1999 Artificial Urine – for Testing Sterile Urethral Catheters, pH 6.6 BZ102
Product Code: BZ102
Manufacturer: Biochemazone
Available Pack Sizes: 100 mL, 200 mL, 500 mL, 1 L
Custom Bulk Quantities Available
Product Overview
Biochemazone DIN EN 1616:1999 Artificial Urine BZ102 is a ready-to-use artificial urine at pH 6.6 prepared according to the DIN EN 1616:1999 standard procedure. DIN EN 1616 specifies the methods for testing sterile urethral catheters, and BZ102 supplies the artificial urine those tests call for, so that the laboratory does not have to weigh, dissolve and adjust it for every test.
BZ102 is used by catheter manufacturers and test laboratories to test sterile urethral catheters, and in research on urological implants and other devices that come into contact with urine. The formulation simulates the mineral composition and pH of natural urine and gives the same test liquid in every batch.
Unopened, BZ102 has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C; a dried Powder Version Kit is available on request. The pH and contents can be customized. This solution is intended for product testing and research, not for in vivo or medical use. For the later catheter standards see EN ISO 20696:2018 Artificial Urine (BZ346) and EN ISO 20697:2018 Artificial Urine (BZ378).
Key Features & Benefits
✅ DIN EN 1616:1999 – Prepared according to the standard procedure for testing sterile urethral catheters
✅ pH 6.6 – Custom pH on request
✅ 1-Year Shelf Life – Unopened at 2–30 °C; shipped at room temperature
✅ Sterile & Ready to Use – No weighing, mixing or pH adjustment before the test
✅ Reproducible & Standardized – Consistent batch-to-batch composition for routine QC and inter-laboratory comparison
✅ Made in Canada – Manufactured under ISO 9001 / GMP quality systems
Applications
🩺 Urethral Catheter Testing
• Sterile urethral catheters to DIN EN 1616:1999
• Catheter materials and coatings
• Design verification and batch testing
🏥 Urological Devices
• Urological implants
• Devices and components in contact with urine
• Bio-metallic parts
🔬 Test Laboratories
• Routine testing to the standard
• Method development
• Comparison with the EN ISO 20696 urine
🏭 Manufacturers
• Product development
• Supplier and incoming-goods testing
• Reproducible replacement for collected urine
Typical Properties
- Appearance: Clear solution, colourless to light yellow
- pH: 6.6 (customizable)
- Composition: Artificial urine prepared according to DIN EN 1616:1999 in purified water
- Standard: DIN EN 1616:1999 (sterile urethral catheters)
- Format: Sterile, ready-to-use liquid
Storage, Shelf Life & Transportation
- Storage Temperature: 2–30 °C, protected from light
- Transportation: At room temperature
- Shelf Life: 1 year (unopened)
- Preservative-Free Version: Available on request
- Powder Version Kit: Available on request – 2-year shelf life, easy to reconstitute and suitable for culture-related applications
- After Opening: Handle aseptically, close tightly after use, do not return unused material to the container
Customization Options
Customization available on request:
- pH adjustment to the project requirement
- Modified contents to match your test protocol
- Powder Version Kit, custom pack sizes and bulk carboys (5 L, 10 L, 20 L)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIN EN 1616 still the standard my test should cite?
Order BZ102 when your specification cites DIN EN 1616:1999. For the later catheter standards see EN ISO 20696:2018 Artificial Urine (BZ346) for urethral catheters and EN ISO 20697:2018 Artificial Urine (BZ378) for drainage catheters.
How long does the solution keep?
Unopened, the solution has a 1-year shelf life at 2–30 °C. A preservative-free version and a dried Powder Version Kit with a 2-year shelf life are available on request.
Ordering Information
BZ102 is available in standard laboratory sizes or OEM/bulk supply formats.
📄 MSDS, Technical Datasheet, and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request
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⚠️ For research, education, and in vitro testing only. Not for human or animal use.
