BS EN 868-5:2018

This standard BS EN 868-5:2018 Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices is classified in these ICS categories:

• 11.080.30 Sterilized packaging
• 55.040 Packaging materials and accessories
• 55.080 Sacks. Bags

This document specifies test methods and values for sealable pouches and reels manufactured from porous materials complying with either EN 868 part 2, 3, 6, 7, 9 or 10 and plastic film complying with Clause 4. These sealable pouches and reels are used as sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices to the point of use. Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607 1 and EN ISO 11607 2 this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this document. The materials specified in this part of EN 868 are intended for single use only.