ANSI/AAMI ST:24:1999/(R)2009

Automatic, general purpose ethylene oxide sterilizers and ethylene oxide sterilant sources intended for use in health care facilities

This standard applies to automatic, general-purpose ethylene oxide (EO) sterilizers and EO sterilant sources that are intended for use in hospitals and other health care facilities. NOTE - For purposes of this standard, ôhealth care facilitiesö means hospitals, nursing homes, extended-care facilities, freestanding surgical centers, clinics, and medical and dental offices. For convenience, the term ôhospitalö is sometimes used in this recommended practice; in all instances, this term should be taken to encompass all other health care facilities. This standard covers minimum labeling, safety, performance, and testing requirements for EO sterilizers that are intended for general-purpose use in health care facilities and that have automatic controls. This standard also covers labeling, product composition, and container requirements for EO sterilant sources.