Recognized standard

11138-8 First edition 2021-07

FDA recognition 14-571 · ISO · Sterility

Key facts

Recognition number 14-571
Designation 11138-8 First edition 2021-07
Title Sterilization of health care products - Biological indicators - Part 8: Method for validation of a reduced incubation time for a biological indicator
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Dec 20, 2021
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This document specifies the requirements for a test method to be utilized to establish or confirm a reduced incubation time (RIT) that is shorter than the 7-day reference incubation time specified in 7.3.2 of ISO 11138-1:2017 for biological indicators used to monitor moist heat sterilization…

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