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BS EN 866-7:2000

Superseded
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Biological systems for testing sterilizers and sterilization processes Particular requirements for self-contained biological indicator systems for use in moist heat sterilizers
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-08-2006

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-06-2000

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 Test organisms
6 Population of test organisms
7 Carriers
8 Materials of construction
9 Resistance
10 Packaging and labelling
Annex A (normative) Determination of growth inhibition by
                    component materials, dimensional
                    stability and the suitability of growth
                    medium
Annex B (normative) Determination of resistance to steam
                    sterilization
Bibliography

Defines criteria for self-contained biological indicator systems for use in monitoring the performance of moist heat sterilizers operating at temperatures above 100 degrees C.

Committee
CH/198
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 95/123213 DC (08/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
NBN EN 866-7 : 1ED 2000 Identical
UNE-EN 866-7:2001 Identical
EN 866-7 : 1999 Identical
NS EN 866-7 : 1ED 2000 Identical
UNI EN 866-7 : 2001 Identical
I.S. EN 866-7:2000 Identical
SN EN 866-7 : 2000 Identical
DIN EN 866-7:2000-01 Identical
NEN EN 866-7 : 1999 Identical
NF EN 866-7 : 2000 Identical

EN 285:2015 Sterilization - Steam sterilizers - Large sterilizers
EN 866-1 : 1997 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR TESTING STERILIZERS AND STERILIZATION PROCESSES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
EN 1174-2 : 1996 STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - ESTIMATION OF THE POPULATION OF MICRO-ORGANISMS ON PRODUCT - GUIDANCE
EN 866-3 : 1997 BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR TESTING STERILIZERS AND STERILIZATION PROCESSES - PARTICULAR SYSTEMS FOR USE IN MOIST HEAT STERILIZERS
EN 554 : 1994 STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - VALIDATION AND ROUTINE CONTROL OF STERILIZATION BY MOIST HEAT

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