BS 2646-3:2023 - Page 2

NOTE 1 For example, autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms, the sterilization and/or processing of growth media or other materials required for the operation of a laboratory.

NOTE 2 The procedures described are designed to:

1. a) minimize risks to operators and other personnel;
2. b) confirm the ability of the autoclave to effectively carry out each of the processes defined in BS 2646‑1; and
3. c) plan and carry out maintenance tasks, including calibration, and to carry out performance qualification of the identified loads.