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EN 556-2:2015

Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be designated ''STERILE" - Part 2: Requirements for aseptically processed medical devices EN 556-2:2015

Publication date:   Dec 15, 2015

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90.92 Standard to be revised   May 27, 2022

CEN

CEN/TC 204 Sterilization of medical devices

European Norm

11.080.01   Sterilization and disinfection in general

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This European Standard specifies the requirements for an aseptically processed medical device to be designated 'STERILE'.
NOTE For the purpose of the EU Directive(s) for medical devices (see Bibliography), designating that a medical device is 'STERILE' is permissible when a validated manufacturing and sterilization process has been applied. Requirements for validation and routine control of aseptic processes are specified in EN ISO 13408 1. Specific requirements for the aseptic processing of solid medical devices and combination products are specified in ISO 13408 7.

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EN 556-2:2003

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PUBLISHED
EN 556-2:2015
90.92 Standard to be revised
May 27, 2022

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