Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Quality management systems
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) - Determination of lethal
rate of the sterilization process - Biological
indicator/bioburden approach
Annex B (normative) - Conservative determination
of lethal rate of the sterilization
process - Overkill approach
Annex C (informative) - Temperature sensors, RH
sensors and biological indicator numbers
Annex D (informative) - Guidance on the application
of the normative requirements
Annex E (normative) - Release of clinical trial or
research and development product
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