Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics - Quantitative carrier test for the evaluation of fungicidal or yeasticidal activity for instruments used in the medical area - Test method and requirements (phase 2, step 2)
This standard specifies a test method and the minimum requirements for fungicidal or yeasticidal activity of chemical disinfectant products for instruments that form a homogeneous, physically stable preparation when diluted with hard water - or in the case of ready-to-use products - with water. This standard applies to products that are used in the medical area for disinfecting instruments by immersion - even if they are not covered by the EEC/93/42 Directive on Medical Devices.This European Standard applies to areas and situations where disinfection is medically indicated. Such indications occur in patient care, for example:- in hospitals, in community med