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I.S. EN 868-1:1997

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

PACKAGING MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES WHICH ARE TO BE STERILIZED - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

03-07-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1997

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1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Documentation
7 Information
Annex A (informative) Guidance on clause 4
Annex B (informative) Microbial barrier evaluation scheme
Annex C (informative) Air impermeability - Test methods
Annex D (informative) Microbial barrier properties -
        Test methods for materials
Annex E (informative) Microbial barrier properties -
        Test methods for permeable closures (filter assembly,
        tortuous path)
Annex F (informative) Impermeability and continuity of seals
        formed by fusion or adhesion - Test methods
Annex G (informative) Impermeability of seals not formed by
        fusion or adhesion - Test methods - Test procedure
        for rigid containers
Annex H (informative) Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
        addressing essential requirements or other provision
        of EU Directives

Gives the requirements and test methods for packaging materials and systems which are used for packaging of medical devices which are to be terminally sterilised; and which are intended to maintain sterility of the device.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NBN EN 868-1 : 1997 Identical
NF EN 868-1 : 1997 Identical
EN 868-1 : 1997 Identical
DIN EN 868-1:1997-05 Identical
UNE-EN 868-1:1997 Identical
NEN EN 868-1 : 1997 Identical
SN EN 868-1 : 1997 Identical
UNI EN 868-1 : 1999 Identical
BS EN 868-1:1997 Identical
NS EN 868-1 : 1ED 1997 Identical

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