Historical
ANSI/AAMI ST40:2004 (R2010)
Table-top dry heat (heated air) sterilization and sterility assurance in health care facilities
This recommended practice provides guidelines for decontamination and dry heat sterilization procedures used in dentistsÆ and physiciansÆ offices, laboratories, ambulatory care clinics, and other health care facilities. These guidelines are intended to promote the assurance of sterility by identifying the special considerations that apply to this method of sterilization and by providing recommendations on the proper use of table-top dry heat sterilization processing equipment.
Content Provider
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation [aami]