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This standard covers effective water quality suitable for processing medical devices. It addresses water treatment equipment, water distribution and storage, quality control procedures, bacterial control, and environmental considerations.
Aug 16, 2023 · AAMI has released ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023, a new national standard that establishes requirements for the quality of water used to process medical devices. The first standard of its kind, it replaces and revises AAMI TIR34:2014/(R)2021.
The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) issued ST108 to provide valuable information to healthcare industry professionals regarding water quality as it pertains to medical device processing. ST108 has become standard as of August 2023 replacing AAMI TIR34.
Aug 16, 2023 · ANSI/AAMI ST108 specifies the minimum requirements for the water quality and steam purity necessary to effectively process medical devices intended for use on a patient. The new standard: Identifies the categories of water quality that should be used during each stage of sterile processing.
Water for the processing of medical devices. This standard covers the selection and maintenance of effective water quality suitable for processing medical devices. It provides guidelines for selecting the water quality necessary for the processing of categories of medical devices and addresses water treatment equipment, water distribution and ...
What is ANSI/AAMI ST108? ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 is the new industry consensus standard for selecting the water quality, testing and monitoring necessary for the reprocessing of medical devices and surgical instruments.
Feb 21, 2024 · AAMI ST108 sets a new benchmark in health care, elevating water quality standards for medical device processing. This article has outlined the critical aspects of the standard, underscoring its importance in patient care.
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