YY 1275-2016 Dry heat (heated air) sterilizers
YY 1275-2016 Dry heat (heated air) sterilizers
Basic Information
Scope
This standard specifies the terms and definitions, requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, user manuals, transportation, and storage for hot air dry heat sterilizers.
This standard applies to dry heat sterilizers that use convective hot air as the sterilization medium (hereinafter referred to as "sterilizers"). These sterilizers are mainly used for sterilizing medical devices and their accessories in laboratories, nursing clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities.
This standard does not apply to conductive or radiation-type dry heat sterilizers. It does not specify safety requirements related to the scope of use risks, nor does it stipulate the confirmation and routine control of dry heat (hot air) sterilization or the requirements for removing pyrogens by dry heat.