Recognized standard

13004 First edition 2022-10 13004:2022

FDA recognition 14-605 · ISO · Sterility

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Recognition number 14-605
Designation 13004 First edition 2022-10 13004:2022
Title Sterilization of health care products - Radiation - Substantiation of selected sterilization dose: Method VDmaxSD
Standards developer International Organization for Standardization
Specialty area Sterility
Date of entry Sep 9, 2024
Scope (excerpt) This document describes a method for substantiating a selected sterilization dose of 17,5 kGy, 20 kGy, 22,5 kGy, 27,5 kGy, 30 kGy, 32,5 kGy or 35 kGy that achieves a sterility assurance level (SAL) of 10^-6 or less for radiation sterilization of health care products. This document also specifies a…

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