ISO/TS 22456:2021Published

Sterilization of healthcare products — Microbiological methods— Guidance on conducting bioburden determinations and tests of sterility for biologics and tissue-based products

Stérilisation des produits de santé — Méthodes microbiologiques — Recommandations pour la réalisation de déterminations de la charge biologique et de contrôles de stérilité des produits biologiques et des produits à base de tissus

Abstract / scope

1.1.1 This document provides guidance for bioburden testing and tests of sterility for biologics and tissue-based products, where this testing is in relation to product sterilization.

NOTE This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO 11737-1 and ISO 11737-2.

1.1.2 Guidance in this document can be applicable to biologics and tissue-based products that are not sterile but are microbiologically controlled.