This document specifies minimum requirements and a test method for the antimicrobial (microbicidal or microbistatic) activity of wound dressing products. It applies to all wound dressing products that specifically claim antimicrobial activity according to this document.

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This document specifies test methods for the evaluation of aspects of absorption of wound dressings, test methods for the evaluation of moisture vapour transmission rate of permeable film wound and fixation dressings, and test methods to assess waterproofness and extensibility.

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This standard specifies requirements and test methods for the antimicrobial activity of antimicrobial wound dressings. It is designed for microbicidal and microbistatic dressings.
Test methods specifically for microbial binding are not included in the standard.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CEN/TC 205/WG 15 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Antimicrobial wound care dressings". This committee has published 3 standards.

CEN/TC 205/WG 15 develops CEN standards in the area of Information technology. Currently, there are 3 published standards from this working group.

The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.

A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.