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I.S. EN ISO 25424:2011

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES - LOW TEMPERATURE STEAM AND FORMALDEHYDE - REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND ROUTINE CONTROL OF A STERILIZATION PROCESS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

17-12-2019

Superseded by

I.S. EN ISO 25424:2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2011

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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) - Process definition based on
        inactivation of reference microorganisms and
        knowledge of bioburden on product items to
        be sterilized
Annex B (normative) - Process definition based on
        inactivation of reference microorganisms
Annex C (informative) - Guidance on application of
        this European Standard
Annex D (informative) - Environmental aspects regarding
        development, validation and routine control of Low
        Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde processes
Bibliography
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

Describes requirements for the development, validation and routine control of a Low Temperature Steam and Formaldehyde (LTSF) sterilization process for medical devices.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes I.S. EN 15424. (07/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
57
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 25424:2009 Identical
EN ISO 25424:2011 Identical

EN 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 11737-2:2009)
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
EN ISO 14937:2009 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 (ISO 14937:2009)
EN 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 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
EN ISO 10993-17:2009 Biological evaluation of medical devices - Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances (ISO 10993-17:2002)
ISO 13485:2016 Medical devices Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes
ISO 14937:2009 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
EN ISO 14161:2009 Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results (ISO 14161:2009)
EN 867-5:2001 Non-biological systems for use in sterilizers - Part 5: Specification for indicator systems and process challenge devices for use in performance testing for small sterilizers Type B and Type S
EN 14180:2014 Sterilizers for medical purposes - Low temperature steam and formaldehyde sterilizers - Requirements and testing
EN ISO 11138-1:2017 Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 11138-1:2017)
ISO/TS 11139:2006 Sterilization of health care products Vocabulary
AAMI RD47 : 2008 REPROCESSING OF HEMODIALYZERS
ISO 10993-17:2002 Biological evaluation of medical devices — Part 17: Establishment of allowable limits for leachable substances
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 9000:2015 Quality management systems — Fundamentals and vocabulary
ISO 11138-1:2017 Sterilization of health care products — Biological indicators — Part 1: General requirements
CEN Guide 4:2008 GUIDE FOR ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN PRODUCT STANDARDS
EN ISO 10012:2003 Measurement management systems - Requirements for measurement processes and measuring equipment (ISO 10012:2003)
ISO 14161:2009 Sterilization of health care products Biological indicators Guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results
ISO 11138-5:2017 Sterilization of health care products — Biological indicators — Part 5: Biological indicators for low-temperature steam and formaldehyde sterilization processes
ISO 17664:2017 Processing of health care products Information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of medical devices
EN ISO 11138-5:2017 Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Part 5: Biological indicators for low-temperature steam and formaldehyde sterilization processes (ISO 11138-5:2017)
EN ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems - Fundamentals and vocabulary (ISO 9000:2015)
1997/23/EC : 1997 DIRECTIVE 97/23/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 29 MAY 1997 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF THE LAWS OF THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNING PRESSURE EQUIPMENT

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