NEN EN 14180 : 2014
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STERILIZERS FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES - LOW TEMPERATURE STEAM AND FORMALDEHYDE STERILIZERS - REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
12-01-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Technical requirements
4.1 Sterilizer chamber
4.2 Design and construction
4.3 Indicating, measuring, operating and recording devices
5 Process control
5.1 General
5.2 Sterilization cycle and automatic control
5.3 Override of automatic control
5.4 Fault
6 Performance requirements
6.1 Sterilizing performance
6.2 Desorption efficacy
6.3 Drying
7 Sound power
8 Marking and labeling
9 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
10 Service and local environment
10.1 General
10.2 Electricity
10.3 Sterilant
10.4 Steam
10.5 Water
10.6 Compressed air
10.7 Drainage and discharges
10.8 Ventilation and environment
Annex A (normative) Test methods
Annex B (normative) Sterilizer classification and testing
Annex C (normative) Test equipment
Annex D (normative) Determination of formaldehyde residuals
in a filter indication
Annex E (informative) Formaldehyde residues on medical devices
Annex F (informative) Environmental aspects
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography
Defines requirements and tests for LTSF sterilizers, which use a mixture of low temperature steam and formaldehyde as sterilizing agent, and which are working below ambient pressure only.
DocumentType |
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PublisherName |
Netherlands Standards
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Current
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Standards | Relationship |
I.S. EN 14180:2014 | Identical |
DIN EN 14180:2003-10 | Identical |
SN EN 14180 : 2014 | Identical |
EN 14180:2014 | Identical |
BS EN 14180:2014 | Identical |
UNI EN 14180 : 2014 | Identical |
DIN EN 14180:2014-09 | Identical |
UNE-EN 14180:2004 | Identical |
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