EN 868-2:2009

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Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Sterilization wrap -
Requirements and test methods
Verpackungsmaterialien für in der Endverpackung zu sterilisierende Medizinprodukte -
Teil 2: Sterilisierverpackung - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
Matériaux et systèmes d'emballage pour les dispositifs médicaux stérilisés au stade
terminal - Partie 2: Enveloppe de stérilisation - Exigences et méthodes d'essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 868-2:2009
ICS:
11.080.30 Sterilizirana embalaža Sterilized packaging
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 868-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2009
ICS 11.080.30 Supersedes EN 868-2:1999
English Version
Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2:
Sterilization wrap - Requirements and test methods
Matériaux d'emballage pour les dispositifs médicaux Verpackungen für in der Endverpackung zu sterilisierende
stérilisés au stade terminal - Partie 2: Enveloppe de Medizinprodukte - Teil 2: Sterilisierverpackung -
stérilisation - Exigences et méthodes d'essai Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Requirements .6
5 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer .9
Annex A (informative) Details of significant technical changes between this European Standard
and the previous edition . 10
Annex B (normative) Method for the determination of fluorescence . 12
Annex C (informative) Method for the determination of drape . 13
Annex D (normative) Method for the determination of water repellency . 14
Annex E (normative) Method for the determination of pore size . 15
Bibliography . 20

Foreword
This document (EN 868-2:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 102 “Sterilizers for
medical purposes”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by November 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by November 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 868-2:1999.
Annex A provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the previous
edition.
EN 868 consists of the following parts, under the general title Packaging for terminally sterilized medical
devices:
Part 2: Sterilization wrap — Requirements and test methods;
Part 3: Paper for use in the manufacture of paper bags (specified in EN 868-4) and in the manufacture of
pouches and reels (specified in EN 868-5) — Requirements and test methods;
Part 4: Paper bags — Requirements and test methods;
Part 5: Sealable pouches and reels of porous materials and plastic film construction — Requirements and test
methods;
Part 6: Paper for low temperature sterilization processes — Requirements and test methods;
Part 7: Adhesive coated paper for low temperature sterilization processes — Requirements and test methods;
Part 8: Re-usable sterilization containers for steam sterilizers conforming to EN 285 — Requirements and test
methods;
Part 9: Uncoated nonwoven materials of polyolefines — Requirements and test methods;
Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines — Requirements and test methods.
In addition, ISO/TC 198 "Sterilization of health care products" in collaboration with CEN/TC 102 "Sterilizers for
medical purposes" has prepared the series EN ISO 11607 "Packaging for terminally sterilized medical
devices". The EN ISO 11607 series specifies general requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and
packaging systems (Part 1) and validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes (Part 2).
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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 the United Kingdom.
Introduction
The EN ISO 11607 series consists of two parts under the general title "Packaging for terminally sterilized
medical devices". Part 1 of this series specifies general 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 to the point of use. Part 2 of this series specifies validation
requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes.
Every sterile barrier system shall fulfil the requirements of EN ISO 11607-1.
The EN 868 series can be used to demonstrate compliance with one or more of the requirements specified in
EN ISO 11607-1.
During the revision of EN 868 parts 2 to 10, CEN/TC 102/WG 4 recognized Resolution CEN/BT 21/2003
relating to the implementation of the uncertainty of measurement concept in standards. Following this
Resolution and the corresponding guidance, CEN/TC 102/WG 4 has initiated a review of the test methods
needed to show compliance with the requirements specified in EN 868 parts 2 to 10 with the intention that the
information required by CEN/BT 21/2003 be available for inclusion in EN 868 parts 2 to 10 during one of their
next revisions.
CEN/TC 102/WG 4 also appreciates the initiatives of CEN with regard to the minimization of adverse
environmental impacts by standards. It was agreed that this subject should be given priority during the next
edition of the EN ISO 11607 series that is the basic reference for all parts of the EN 868 series.
1 Scope
This part of EN 868 provides test methods and values for materials for sterile barrier systems and/or
packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices to the point of
use.
NOTE 1 The need for a protective packaging may be determined by the manufacturer and the user.
This part of EN 868 only introduces performance requirements and test methods that are specific to the
products covered by this part of EN 868 but does not add or modify the general requirements specified in
EN ISO 11607-1.
As such, the particular requirements in 4.2 can be used to demonstrate compliance with one or more but not
all of the requirements of EN ISO 11607-1.
NOTE 2 When additional materials are used inside the sterile barrier system in order to ease the organization, drying
or aseptic presentation (e.g. inner wrap, container filter, indicators, packing lists, mats, instrument organizer sets, tray
liners or an additional envelope around the medical device) then other requirements, including the determination of the
acceptability of these materials during validation activities, may apply.
The materials specified in 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.3 of this part of EN 868 are intended for single use, the materials
specified in 4.2.2.4 are intended for reuse.
NOTE 3 If the intended purpose according to the manufacturer of the material for sterile barrier system specifies the
use as sterile field, then the additional requirements of the EN 13795 series apply.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 20187, Paper, board and pulps — Standard atmosphere for conditioning and testing and procedure for
monitoring the atmosphere and conditioning of samples (ISO 187:1990)
EN 20535, Paper and board — Determination of water absorptiveness — Cobb method (ISO 535:1991)
EN 20811, Textiles — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test
EN 21974, Paper — Determination of tearing resistance (Elmendorf method) (ISO 1974:1990)
EN 29073-3, Textiles — Test methods for nonwovens — Part 3: Determination of tensile strength and
elongation
EN ISO 536, Paper and board — Determination of grammage (ISO 536:1995)
EN ISO 1924-2, Paper and board — Determination of tensile properties — Part 2: Constant rate of elongation
method (ISO 1924-2:1994)
EN ISO 2758, Paper — Determination of bursting strength (ISO 2758:2001)
EN ISO 11607-1:2006, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for
materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems (ISO 11607-1:2006)
EN ISO 13937-1, Textiles — Tear properties of fabrics — Part 1: Determination of tear force using ballistic
pendulum method (Elmendorf) (ISO 13937-1:2000)
EN ISO 13938-1, Textiles — Bursting properties of fabrics — Part 1: Hydraulic method for determination of
bursting strength and bursting distension (ISO 13938-1:1999)
ISO 3689, Paper and board — Determination of bursting strength after immersion in water
ISO 3781, Paper and board — Determination of tensile strength after immersion in water
ISO 5636-3, Paper and board — Determination of air permeance (medium range) — Part 3: Bendtsen method
ISO 6588-2:2005, Paper, board and pulps — Determination of pH of aqueous extracts — Part 2: Hot
extraction
ISO 8601, Data elements and interchange formats — Information interchange — Representation of dates and
times
ISO 9197, Paper, board and pulps — Determination of water-soluble chlorides
ISO 9198, Paper, board and pulp — Determination of water-soluble sulfates
ISO 9237, Textiles — Determination of the permeability of fabrics to air
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 11607-1:2006 and the following
apply.
3.1
sterile field
area created by sterile drape material where aseptic technique is practised
NOTE A sterile field can be practised e.g. on a back table.
3.2
surgical drape
drape covering a patient or equipment to prevent transfer of infective agents

[see also EN 13795–1:2002]
4 Requirements
4.1 General
The requirements of EN ISO 11607–1 apply.
NOTE EN ISO 11607–1:2006, 5.1.4 refers to conditions during production and handling with respect to their impact
on the product (e.g. electrostatic conductivity, bioburden if applicable).
4.2 Performance requirements and test methods
4.2.1 General
4.2.1.1 No colour shall leach out of the wrap. Compliance shall be tested by visual examination of a hot
aqueous extract prepared in accordance with the method given in ISO 6588–2.
4.2.1.2 The average mass of 1 m² of the conditioned wrap when tested in accordance with EN ISO 536
shall be within ± 5 % of the nominal value stated by the manufacturer.
4.2.1.3 The pH of an aqueous extract of the wraps shall be not less than 5 nor greater than 8 when
tested in accordanc
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