Recognized standard

11140-5 Second edition 2007-03-15 11140-5:2007/(R)2012

FDA recognition 14-332 · ISO · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-332
Designation 11140-5 Second edition 2007-03-15 11140-5:2007/(R)2012
Title Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 5: Class 2 indicators for Bowie and Dick-type air removal tests Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 5: Class 2 indicators for Bowie and Dick air removal test sheets and packs
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Mar 16, 2012
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 11140-5:2007 specifies the requirements for Class 2 indicators for Bowie and Dick-type air removal tests used to evaluate the effectiveness of air removal during the pre-vacuum phase of pre-vacuum steam sterilization cycles. Additionally, ISO 11140-5:2007 includes test methods and equipment used…

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