Scope: This document provides guidance for the selection, use and interpretation of results from application of biological indicators when used in the development, validation and routine monitoring of sterilization
processes.
It does not consider those processes that rely solely on physical removal of microorganisms, e.g.
filtration.
It is not applicable to combination processes using, for example, washer-disinfectors or flushing and
steaming of pipelines.
It does not specify requirements for the selection and use of biological indicators intended to monitor
vaporised hydrogen peroxide processes for isolator and room biodecontamination processes at
atmospheric pressure.
It is not applicable to liquid immersion sterilization processes.Cross References:ISO/IEC Guide 2ISO 18472ISO 11737 (all parts)ISO 14937ISO 20857ISO 11135ISO 9001ISO 11138 (all parts)ISO 13485ANSI/AAMI ST79EN 1422EN 285ISO/IEC 17025ISO 17665-1ISO 19011ISO/IEC 17011ISO 11139:2018All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.