Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for terminally-sterilized medical devices to be labelled "Sterile"

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): CEN/CS will isusue a full new version of the standard, thus incorporatiing the ++ amendment as EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 (ZM, 971105; see text of the resolution). ++ The Amendment will be sent to FV immediately.

Sterilisation von Medizinprodukten - Anforderungen für in der Endverpackung zu sterilisierende Medizinprodukte, die als "Steril" gekennzeichnet werden

Stérilisation des dispositifs médicaux - Exigences pour les dispositifs médicaux ayant subi une stérilisation terminale étiquetés "Stérile"

Sterilizacija medicinskih pripomočkov - Zahteve za končno sterilizirane medicinske pripomočke, ki morajo biti označeni kot "sterilni"

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
18-Aug-1998
Withdrawal Date
02-Oct-2001
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
03-Oct-2001
Completion Date
03-Oct-2001

Relations

Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026
Effective Date
28-Jan-2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for terminally-sterilized medical devices to be labelled "Sterile"". This standard covers: Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): CEN/CS will isusue a full new version of the standard, thus incorporatiing the ++ amendment as EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 (ZM, 971105; see text of the resolution). ++ The Amendment will be sent to FV immediately.

Migrated from Progress Sheet (TC Comment) (2000-07-10): CEN/CS will isusue a full new version of the standard, thus incorporatiing the ++ amendment as EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 (ZM, 971105; see text of the resolution). ++ The Amendment will be sent to FV immediately.

EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.080 - Sterilization and disinfection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 556-1:2001, EN ISO 10651-4:2009, EN 12439:1998. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 556:1994 + A1:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 90/385/EEC, 93/42/EEC, 98/79/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/89/9. 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-januar-2000
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Sterilization of medical devices - Requirements for terminally-sterilized medical devices
to be labelled "Sterile"
Sterilisation von Medizinprodukten - Anforderungen für in der Endverpackung zu
sterilisierende Medizinprodukte, die als "Steril" gekennzeichnet werden
Stérilisation des dispositifs médicaux - Exigences pour les dispositifs médicaux ayant
subi une stérilisation terminale étiquetés "Stérile"
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 556:1994 + A1:1998
ICS:
11.080.01 Sterilizacija in dezinfekcija na Sterilization and disinfection
splošno in general
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