Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 1: Requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems

Designation Number:
ISO 11607-1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
ICS code(s):
11.080.30
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

The ISO 11607-1 specifies requirements and test methods for materials, preformed sterile barrier systems, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices until the point of use.

Project need:

To align Canadian requirements with those of international standards, namely ISO 11607 series of standards, including adoption of this new edition of the standard ISO 11607-1 on sterilization of packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices.

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