Recognized standard

ST8:2013/(R)2018

FDA recognition 14-406 · ANSI · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-406
Designation ST8:2013/(R)2018
Title Hospital steam sterilizers
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard covers minimum construction and performance requirements for hospital sterilizers that use saturated steam as the sterilizing agent and have a volume greater than 56.63 liters (2 cubic feet).

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