ABNT NBR 14990-5 Sterilization of Medical Devices - Surgical Grade Paper Test for Packaging Medical Devices

EUROLAB, together with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and rapid testing services within the scope of ABNT NBR 14990-5 testing. This standard defines test methods and values ​​for materials for sterile barrier systems or packaging systems that are intended to maintain the sterility of medical devices until the moment of use. determines.

It is very important for healthcare professionals to follow some precautions when using the autoclave:

• Pay attention to the arrangement of the packages in the chamber so that the steam can circulate through them all;
• Leave a gap of 2 cm between the packages and from them to the walls of the compartment;
• The load should not exceed 80% of the total capacity of the autoclave chamber;
• Do not remove wet packs from the hopper;
• Hot packs should not be touched or placed on cold surfaces.

There is an international consensus that every product to be sterilized, stored and transported should be packaged in carefully selected packaging to guarantee the care of the sterilized material.

Surgical grade paper packaging is regulated by NBR 14990-5-2010, which regulates packaging systems and materials for sterilization of healthcare products.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ABNT NBR 14990-5 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.