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  • CSA ISO 14937 : 2011 : R2016

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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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  13-09-2021

    Language(s):  English, French

    Published date:  01-01-2016

    Publisher:  Canadian Standards Association

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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
    Annex E (informative) - Guidance on application of this
            International Standard
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    Describes general requirements for the characterization of a sterilizing agent and for the development, validation and routine monitoring and control of a sterilization process for medical devices.

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    Committee ISO/TC 198
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed EN
    Publisher Canadian Standards Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 61010-2-040:2015 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - Part 2-040: Particular requirements for sterilizers and washer-disinfectors used to treat medical materials
    ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
    ISO 11137-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products Radiation Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
    ISO 11607-2:2006 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 2: Validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes
    ISO 14160:2011 Sterilization of health care products Liquid chemical sterilizing agents for single-use medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives Requirements for characterization, development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
    ISO 11737-2:2009 Sterilization of medical devices Microbiological methods Part 2: Tests of sterility performed in the definition, validation and maintenance of a sterilization process
    ISO 11737-1:2006 Sterilization of medical devices Microbiological methods Part 1: Determination of a population of microorganisms on products
    ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes
    ISO 22442-1:2015 Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives Part 1: Application of risk management
    ISO 11135-1:2007 Sterilization of health care products Ethylene oxide Part 1: Requirements for development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
    ISO 11140-1:2014 Sterilization of health care products Chemical indicators Part 1: General requirements
    ISO 9004:2009 Managing for the sustained success of an organization A quality management approach
    ISO 20857:2010 Sterilization of health care products Dry heat Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
    ISO/TS 11139:2006 Sterilization of health care products Vocabulary
    ISO 10993-17:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
    ISO 11137-2:2013 Sterilization of health care products — Radiation — Part 2: Establishing the sterilization dose
    ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems — Requirements with guidance for use
    ISO 10993-1:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process
    ISO 10012:2003 Measurement management systems — Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    ISO 22442-2:2015 Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives Part 2: Controls on sourcing, collection and handling
    ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary
    ISO 11138-1:2017 Sterilization of health care products — Biological indicators — Part 1: General requirements
    ISO 22442-3:2007 Medical devices utilizing animal tissues and their derivatives — Part 3: Validation of the elimination and/or inactivation of viruses and transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) agents
    ISO 14971:2007 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices
    ISO 11607-1:2006 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems
    ISO/IEC 90003:2014 Software engineering Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001:2008 to computer software
    ISO 14161:2009 Sterilization of health care products Biological indicators Guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results
    ISO 14040:2006 Environmental management Life cycle assessment Principles and framework
    ISO 17664:2017 Processing of health care products Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices
    ISO 17665-1:2006 Sterilization of health care products — Moist heat — Part 1: Requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices
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