I.S. EN ISO 14937:2009
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STERILIZATION OF HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF A STERILIZING AGENT AND THE DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND ROUTINE CONTROL OF A STERILIZATION PROCESS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES
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01-01-2009
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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Quality management system elements
5 Sterilizing agent characterization
6 Process and equipment characterization
7 Product definition
8 Process definition
9 Validation
10 Routine monitoring and control
11 Product release from sterilization
12 Maintaining process effectiveness
Annex A (normative) Factors to be considered in selection of
microorganisms for demonstrating microbicidal
effectiveness
Annex B (normative) Approach 1 - Process definition based on
inactivation of the microbial population in its natural
state
Annex C (normative) Approach 2 - Process definition based on
inactivation of reference microorganisms and knowledge
of bioburden
Annex D (normative) Approach 3 - Conservative process definition
based on inactivation of reference microorganisms
Annex E (informative) Guidance on application of this
International Standard
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 90/385/EEC
on Active Implantable Medical Devices
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
on Medical Devices
Annex ZC (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/79/EC
on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
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