Recognized standard

ST58:2013/(R)2018

FDA recognition 14-432 · ANSI · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-432
Designation ST58:2013/(R)2018
Title Chemical sterilization and high-level disinfection in health care facilities
Standards developer American National Standards Institute
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Jul 9, 2014
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This standard provides guidelines for the selection and use of liquid chemical sterilants (LCSs)/high-level disinfectants (HLDs) and gaseous chemical sterilizers that have been cleared for marketing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in hospitals and other healthcare facilities…

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