EN 556-2:2003

Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be designated "STERILE" - Part 2: Requirements for aseptically processed medical devices EN 556-2:2003

Publication date:   Jul 30, 2004

Scope

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 only permissible when a validated sterilization process has been applied. Requirements for validation and routine control of aseptic processes are specified in prEN 13824 (in preparation).

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