SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009
(Amendment)Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods
Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods
Sterilisatoren für medizinische Zwecke - Ethylenoxid-Sterilisatoren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Stérilisateurs à usage médical - Stérilisateurs à l'oxyde d'éthylène - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Sterilizatorji za uporabo v medicini - Sterilizatorji z etilenoksidom - Zahteve in preskusne metode
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 09-Mar-2009
- Technical Committee
- VAZ - Healthcare
- Current Stage
- 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 29-Jul-2011
- Due Date
- 03-Aug-2011
- Completion Date
- 29-Jul-2011
Not Harmonized93/42/EEC - Medical devices
Relations
- Consolidated By
SIST EN 1422:2000+A1:2009 - Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods - Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2009
- Effective Date
- 01-Mar-2009
Overview
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 is a European draft amendment standard developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) under Technical Committee CEN/TC 102. The standard outlines the requirements and test methods for ethylene oxide (EO) sterilizers used for medical purposes. Ethylene oxide sterilization is a critical process in the medical industry, ensuring medical devices, instruments, and materials are effectively sterilized, meeting necessary hygiene and safety standards. The amendment aligns the standard with essential requirements of applicable EU Directives, such as Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices and Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, aiming to support compliance within the European market.
Key Topics
- Scope of Applicability: Covers EO sterilizers designed for use in healthcare facilities for medical purposes.
- Requirements: Specifies safety, performance, and operational requirements essential for reliable and effective EO sterilization.
- Test Methods: Establishes standardized test methodologies to verify compliance and functionality of sterilizers.
- Harmonization with EU Directives: Details alignment with the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC) and the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), identifying specific clauses and essential health and safety requirements (EHSRs) covered by this standard.
- Compliance and Conformity: Outlines how adherence to SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 confers presumption of conformity with relevant European regulations, streamlining certification and market access.
Applications
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 is highly relevant for:
- Healthcare providers: Ensuring sterilizers meet European standards for safety and effectiveness in hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
- Manufacturers of sterilizing equipment: Guiding product design, testing, and documentation to fulfill both technical and regulatory requirements.
- Regulatory bodies and notified organizations: Assessing conformity and safety for medical device approvals and market surveillance.
- Maintenance and technical teams: Implementing standardized maintenance procedures and periodic testing to assure ongoing compliance and equipment performance.
The standard is essential for organizations involved in:
- Procuring and validating new sterilization equipment
- Integrating EO sterilizers in sterile processing departments
- Demonstrating conformity with EU legislation for CE marking
- Establishing quality management systems aligned with international best practices
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive compliance and effectiveness, users should consider SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 alongside related standards and regulations:
- EN 285 - Steam sterilizers - Large sterilizers for medical purposes
- EN ISO 11135 - Sterilization of healthcare products - Ethylene oxide - Requirements for the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process
- EN ISO 14937 - Sterilization of healthcare products - General requirements for characterization of a sterilizing agent and the development, validation, and routine control of a sterilization process
- Directive 93/42/EEC - Medical Device Directive
- Directive 2006/42/EC - Machinery Directive
By adhering to SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 and related standards, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, and compliance professionals can ensure the safety, efficacy, and regulatory acceptance of ethylene oxide sterilization processes, ultimately safeguarding patient health and supporting efficient operations within the European market.
Keywords: SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009, ethylene oxide sterilizers, medical device sterilization, European standards, test methods, CEN, healthcare equipment safety, regulatory compliance, sterilization requirements, EU conformity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods". This standard covers: Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods
Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test methods
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.080.10 - Sterilizing equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 1422:2000+A1:2009, SIST EN 1422:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 1422:2000/kprA1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2007/47/EC, 93/42/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/023. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2009
Sterilizatorji za uporabo v medicini - Sterilizatorji z etilenoksidom - Zahteve in
preskusne metode
Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers - Requirements and test
methods
Sterilisatoren für medizinische Zwecke - Ethylenoxid-Sterilisatoren - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Stérilisateurs à usage médical - Stérilisateurs à l'oxyde d'éthylène - Exigences et
méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1422:1997/prA1
ICS:
11.080.10 Sterilizacijska oprema Sterilizing equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1422:1997
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
December 2008
ICS 11.080.10
English Version
Sterilizers for medical purposes - Ethylene oxide sterilizers -
Requirements and test methods
Stérilisateurs à usage médical - Stérilisateurs à l'oxyde Sterilisatoren für medizinische Zwecke - Ethylenoxid-
d'éthylène - Exigences et méthodes d'essai Sterilisatoren - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 102.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1422:1997. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modifications to Annex ZA .4
Foreword
This document (EN 1422:1997/prA1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 102
“Sterilizers for medical purposes”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive(s).
For relationship with EC Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
1 Modifications to Annex ZA
Delete the title of Annex ZA and substitute the following:
"Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive
93/42/EEC".
Delete the introductory text to Table ZA and substitute the following:
"This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the
New Approach Directive 93/42/EEC on medical
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