Recognized standard

14161 Second edition 2009-09-15 14161-2009/(R)2014

FDA recognition 14-336 · ISO · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-336
Designation 14161 Second edition 2009-09-15 14161-2009/(R)2014
Title Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators: Guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) ISO 14161:2009 provides guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results from application of biological indicators when used in the development, validation and routine monitoring of sterilization processes. ISO 14161:2009 applies to biological indicators for which International…

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