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Standard

NS-EN 556-2:2003

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Note: This standard has a new edition: NS-EN 556-2:2024

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Abstract

This European Standard specifies the requirements for an aseptically processed medical device to be designated 'STERILE'.NOTE For the purpose of the EU Directive(s) for medical devices (see Bibliography), designating that a medical device is 'STERILE' is only permissible when a validated sterilization process has been applied. Requirements for validation and routine control of aseptic processes are specified in prEN 13824 (in preparation).

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  • Standard from SN
  • Published:
  • Withdrawn:
  • Edition: 1
  • Version: 1
  • Document type: NAT
  • ICS 11.080.01
  • National Committee CEN/TC 204

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EU law: 93/42/EEC, 90/385/EEC, 98/79/EC

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