Washer-disinfectors — Part 2: Requirements and tests for washerdisinfectors employing thermal disinfection for surgical instruments, anaesthetic equipment, bowls, dishes, receivers, utensils, glassware, etc
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CAN/CSA-Z15883-2-09, Proposed Reaffirmation
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This part of ISO 15883 specifies particular requirements for washer-disinfectors (WD) that are intended for
use for the cleaning and thermal disinfection, in a single operating cycle, of re-usable medical devices such as
surgical instruments, anaesthetic equipment, bowls, dishes and receivers, utensils and glassware.
NOTE 1 Thermal disinfection can be achieved by rinsing the load with hot water, exposure to steam or combination of
the two.
The requirements specified in this part of ISO 15883 are applicable in conjunction with the general
requirements specified in ISO 15883-1.
The specified performance requirements of this part of ISO 15883 may not ensure the inactivation or removal
of the causative agent(s) (prion protein) of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies.
NOTE 2 If it is considered that prion protein can be present, particular care is needed in the choice of disinfectants and
cleaning agents to ensure that the chemicals used do not react with the prion protein in a manner that may inhibit its
removal or inactivation.
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