A standardized method for evaluating test soils used to demonstrate cleaning efficacy

Cleaning and associated validation requirements are essential for the safe use of reusable devices. In the past, test methods and associated endpoints for cleaning validations have varied worldwide. Recent international standards have updated the requirements to include cleaning endpoints and requir...

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Published in:	The Journal of hospital infection Vol. 126; pp. 52 - 55
Main Authors:	Kremer, T.A., Bancroft, R., Patel, Z., Owen, M., McDonnell, G.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Elsevier Ltd 01-08-2022
Subjects:	Cleaning ISO 15883–5, w Reusable device Test soil Washer-disinfector Cleaning Washer-disinfector ISO 15883–5, w Reusable device Test soil
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Summary:	Cleaning and associated validation requirements are essential for the safe use of reusable devices. In the past, test methods and associated endpoints for cleaning validations have varied worldwide. Recent international standards have updated the requirements to include cleaning endpoints and requirements for the use of test soils for demonstrating cleaning efficacy of washer-disinfectors. A quantitative comparison of test soils used in cleaning efficacy studies was conducted using a new standardized test method as published in Annexe B ISO 15883–5:2021. Test soils included Artificial Test Soil (ATS 2015), Blood Test Soil (BTS), Coagulated Blood, Defibrinated Blood Soil (DBLSO), Modified Coagulated Blood Soil, Two Component Blood Test Soil and the UK Test Soil (Edinburgh Soil). All the test soils demonstrated acceptable performance in accordance with the standard.
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ISSN:	0195-6701 1532-2939
DOI:	10.1016/j.jhin.2022.04.012