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BS 2646-5:1993

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Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Methods of test for function and performance

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

26-04-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-03-1993

Committees responsible
Foreword
Methods
Section 1. General
1.1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Definitions
1.4 Test instruments and gauges
Section 2. Tests for safe function
2.1 Safety valves
2.2 Tests on door interlocks
2.3 Tests on discharge of chamber contents
2.4 Tests on double door autoclaves
Section 3. Tests for performance
3.1 Instrument accuracy, steady state and operating
     cycle controls: performance tests
3.2 Liquids sterilization: performance test
3.3 Make-safe: performance tests
3.4 Equipment and glassware sterilization performance
     tests
List of references

Describes methods of test used to verify compliance with the requirements for design, construction, safety and performance specified in BS 2646-1:1992.

This Part of BS2646 describes the methods of test used to verify compliance with the requirements for design, construction, safety and performance specified in BS2646-1:1993.

This standard covers laboratory autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms categorized as Hazard Group 1,2 or 32). It does not cover autoclaves for use with material infected with organisms in Hazard Group 4, for which complete containment and sterilization of infected condensate is considered to be essential.

This standard does not apply to sterilizers or disinfectors used for medical, dental, pharmaceutical or veterinary purposes which are directly concerned with patient care, or those used for fabrics subjected to sterilization which are required to be dry at the end of the cycle. These are covered by BS3970.

Committee
CH/198
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 91/53016 DC. (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
16
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 2646-3:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation
BS 2646-1:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design, construction, safety and performance

BS 3970-2:1991 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for steam sterilizers for aqueous fluids in sealed rigid containers
BS 3970-5:1968 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Electrically heated steam generators for use with hospital sterilizers
BS 4937-4:1973 International thermocouple reference tables Nickel -chromium/nickel - aluminium thermocouples. Type K
BS 3970-4:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for transportable steam sterilizers for unwrapped instruments and utensils
BS 5928:1980 Specification for bottles for laboratory use
BS 4937-5(1973) : LATEST
BS 5235:1975 Specification for dial-type expansion thermometers
BS 6253-1:1982 Electrical measuring transducers for converting a.c. electrical quantities into d.c. electrical quantities Method for specifying general purpose transducers
BS 2646-3:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation
BS 2646-2:1990 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to planning and installation
BS 3970-3:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for steam sterilizers for wrapped goods and porous loads
BS 2646-4:1991 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to maintenance

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