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  Directive

In vitro diagnostic medical devices Directive (98/79/EC)

  Last Official Journal reference

Thursday 15th of April 2021

  Description:

Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for medical devices to be designated ''STERILE" - Part 2: Requirements for aseptically processed medical devices

  Purpose

This European Standard specifies the requirements for an aseptically processed medical device to be designated 'STERILE'. NOTE  For the purpose of the EU Directive(s) for medical devices (see Bibliography), designating that a medical device is 'STERILE' is permissible when a validated manufacturing and sterilization process has been applied. Requirements for validation and routine control of aseptic processes are specified in EN ISO 13408 1. Specific requirements for the aseptic processing of solid medical devices and combination products are specified in ISO 13408 7.

  Publication

Friday 17th of November 2017

  Reference

This standard supersedes the "EN 556-2:2003"

Anyway is still possible use the "EN 556-2:2003" until June 30th, 2016

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