ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 (R) 2018 |
Item designed to constitute a defined resistance to a sterilization process and used to assess performance of the process. |
Test system containing viable microorganisms providing a defined resistance to a specified sterilization process. |
ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 (R) 2018 |
Item designed to constitute a defined resistance to a sterilization process and used to assess performance of the process. |
Test system containing viable microorganisms providing a defined resistance to a specified sterilization process. |
ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 (R) 2018 |
A PCD is a device used to assess the effective performance of a sterilization process by providing a challenge to the process that is equal to or greater than the challenge posed by the most difficult-to-sterilize item routinely processed. |
Biological sterilization process indicator device intended for use by a health care provider to accompany products being sterilized through a sterilization procedure and to monitor adequacy of sterilization. |
ANSI/AAMI ST58:2013 (R) 2018 |
Item designed to simulate products to be sterilized and to constitute a defined challenge to the sterilization process and used to assess the effective performance of the process. |
Microbiological test system providing a defined resistance to a specified sterilization process. |