GB/T 18281.3-2024

Active

Sterilization of health care products—Biological indicators—Part 3: Biological indicators for moist heat sterilization processes

医疗保健产品灭菌 生物指示物 第3部分:湿热灭菌用生物指示物

Standard Type
GBT
ICS
11.080.01
CCS
C47
Status
Active
Issue Date
2024-11-28
Implementation
2025-12-01
Centralized Committee
国家药监局
Issuing Authority
国家市场监督管理总局、国家标准化管理委员会

Application Summary AI generated

This standard specifies the requirements for biological indicators used to validate and monitor moist heat sterilization processes, such as autoclaving, in healthcare settings. It is applied by medical device manufacturers, hospitals, and sterilization service providers to ensure that sterilization cycles effectively inactivate resistant microorganisms, particularly Geobacillus stearothermophilus spores. The standard governs the production, performance testing, and labeling of these indicators to guarantee consistent sterility assurance in surgical instruments, implants, and other reusable medical products.

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