ISO 11135:2014

<p>ISO 11135-1:2007 specifies requirements for the development, validation and routine control of an ethylene oxide<i> </i>sterilization process for medical devices.</p> <p>Sterilization processes validated and controlled in accordance with the requirements of ISO 11135-1:2007 are not assumed to be effective in inactivating the causative agents of spongiform encephalopathies such as scrapie, bovine spongiform encephalopathy and Creutzfeld Jacob disease. Specific recommendations have been produced in particular countries for the processing of materials potentially contaminated with these agents.</p>

<p>ISO/TS 11135-2:2008 provides guidance for the requirements in ISO 11135-1:2007. It does not repeat the requirements and is not intended to be used in isolation. The exclusions in ISO 11135-1 apply also to this Technical Specification.</p> <p>This guidance document is intended for people who have a basic knowledge of the principles of EO sterilization but may need help in determining how to best meet the requirements contained in ISO 11135-1. This document is not intended for people lacking a basic knowledge of the principles of EO sterilization.</p>