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Committee representation
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and abbreviations
4 Historical development of PCDs
5 Selection and use of process challenge devices and test
packs
6 Process challenge devices
6.1 PCDs for steam sterilization
6.1.1 Introduction
6.1.2 Description
6.1.3 Reference BI PCDs - AAMI challenge and routine
BI PCDs
6.1.4 Types of BI PCDs
6.1.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
of use
6.2 BI PCDs for ethylene oxide sterilization
6.2.1 Introduction
6.2.2 Description
6.2.3 Reference BI PCDs
6.2.4 Types of BI PCDs
6.2.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
of use
6.3 BI PCDs for table-top dry heat sterilization
6.3.1 Introduction
6.3.2 Description
6.3.3 Reference BI PCDs
6.3.4 Types of BI PCDs
6.3.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
of use
6.4 BI PCDs for hydrogen peroxide sterilization
6.4.1 Introduction
6.4.2 Description
6.4.3 Reference BI PCDs
6.4.4 Types of BI PCDs
6.4.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
of use
6.5 BI PCDs for ozone sterilization process
6.5.1 Introduction
6.5.2 Description
6.5.3 Reference BI PCDs
6.5.4 Types of BI PCDs
6.5.5 Recommended practices - Application and frequency
of use
Annexes
A - Regulatory perspective
B - The Bowie-Dick test pack
C - International perspectives on PCDs
D - Development and qualification of the 16-towel PCD used
for steam sterilization
E - Development and qualification of the routine PCD used
for ethylene oxide sterilization
F - Historical perspective
G - Bibliography