Approved Work Item
ISO/AWI 25224
Sterilization of health care products — Sampling and culturing for reusable, thermolabile flexible endoscopes
Reference number
ISO/AWI 25224
Edition 1
© ISO 2025
Approved Work Item
Under development
A working group has prepared a draft.

Abstract

This document provides requirements for sampling, analysis and culturing methods for the determination of endoscope contamination level in clinical use, including routine sampling used for monitoring the microbiological quality of patient ready endoscopes, validation, performance qualification and verification of the effectiveness of the endoscope processing. It also provides implementation guidance and information on actions recommended in case a contamination is detected. This document does not apply to rigid endoscopes, and endocavity ultrasound probes.

General information

  • Status
     : Under development
    Stage
    : New project registered in TC/SC work programme [20.00]
  • Edition
     : 1
  • Technical Committee :
    ISO/TC 198
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