NF EN 12011 : 1998

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Intended performance
5 Design attributes
6 Materials
7 Design evaluation
8 Manufacture
9 Sterilization
10 Packaging
11 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Bibliography
Annex B (informative) A listing of some of the materials
found acceptable for instrument manufacture together with
typical applications
Annex C (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions of
EU Directives

Defines general requirements for instruments for use in association with non-active surgical implants. Applicable to instruments at the time of manufacture and when they are re-supplied following refurbishment. Applicable to instruments for connection to powered driven systems, but not to the powered driven system itself. Does not apply to instruments associated with dental implants, transendodontic and transradicular implants and ophthalmic implants. Regarding safety, states requirements for intended performance, design attributes, materials, design evaluation, manufacture, sterilization, packaging and information supplied by the manufacturer.