Washer-disinfectors -- Part 1: General requirements, terms and definitions and tests

Designation Number:
CSA ISO 15883-1 including Amd 1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

specifies general performance requirements for washer-disinfectors (WD) and their accessories that are intended to be used for cleaning and disinfection of re-usable medical devices and other articles used in the context of medical, dental, pharmaceutical and veterinary practice.

Project need:

This adds to the existing series. New SMC leadership identified this as important to adopt.

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