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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
4 Historical development of PCDs
5 Selection and use of process challenge devices and test
  packs
6 Process challenge devices
  6.1 PCDs for steam sterilization
      6.1.1 Introduction
      6.1.2 Description
      6.1.3 Reference BI PCDs - AAMI challenge and routine
            BI PCDs
      6.1.4 Types of BI PCDs
      6.1.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
            of use
  6.2 BI PCDs for ethylene oxide sterilization
      6.2.1 Introduction
      6.2.2 Description
      6.2.3 Reference BI PCDs
      6.2.4 Types of BI PCDs
      6.2.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
            of use
  6.3 BI PCDs for table-top dry heat sterilization
      6.3.1 Introduction
      6.3.2 Description
      6.3.3 Reference BI PCDs
      6.3.4 Types of BI PCDs
      6.3.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
            of use
  6.4 BI PCDs for hydrogen peroxide sterilization
      6.4.1 Introduction
      6.4.2 Description
      6.4.3 Reference BI PCDs
      6.4.4 Types of BI PCDs
      6.4.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
            of use
  6.5 BI PCDs for ozone sterilization process
      6.5.1 Introduction
      6.5.2 Description
      6.5.3 Reference BI PCDs
      6.5.4 Types of BI PCDs
      6.5.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
            of use
Annexes
A - Regulatory perspective
B - The Bowie-Dick test pack
C - International perspectives on PCDs
D - Development and qualification of the 16-towel PCD used
    for steam sterilization
E - Development and qualification of the routine PCD used
    for ethylene oxide sterilization
F - Historical perspective
G - Bibliography