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Sterilization of Health Care Products — Moist Heat

ISO 17665:2024 specifies requirements for the development, validation and routine control of moist-heat sterilization processes for medical devices. The standard addresses the controlled and monitored application of moist heat to achieve reliable sterilization and is relevant to organizations and facilities responsible for medical-device sterilization. SPAG provides this link to the official ISO record; access to the complete standard is subject to ISO's licensing and purchase requirements.

By International Organization for Standardization (ISO)8 October 2026
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Education resources

How Are Reusable Medical Devices Reprocessed?

This FDA educational resource provides a straightforward overview of how reusable medical devices are reprocessed between patient uses. It explains the general three-stage pathway beginning with point-of-use treatment, followed by thorough cleaning in the reprocessing area and then appropriate disinfection or sterilization based on the device's intended use and construction. It is a useful introductory resource for students and new sterile processing personnel.

By U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)8 October 2026
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Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

This CDC guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for cleaning, disinfection and sterilization in healthcare facilities. It addresses medical-device classification, cleaning, chemical disinfectants, sterilization technologies, steam and low-temperature sterilization, sterilizing practices, monitoring and other important infection-control considerations. It serves as an important reference for sterile processing and infection prevention professionals.

By Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)2 October 2026
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Decontamination and Reprocessing of Medical Devices for Health-Care Facilities

This WHO guidance manual provides comprehensive information on the decontamination and reprocessing of reusable medical devices in healthcare facilities. It covers sterile services infrastructure and staffing, cleaning, preparation and packaging, chemical disinfection, endoscope reprocessing, sterilization, transportation of medical devices and related quality and safety considerations. It is a valuable reference for sterile processing personnel, healthcare managers, infection prevention professionals and facilities seeking to strengthen their medical-device reprocessing practices.

By WHO2 October 2026
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