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Guidance on decontamination and infection control, including surgical instruments, dental equipment, endoscopes and benchtop steam sterilizers.
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both.
The unit is a specialist in aerobiology, biocontainment and biosafety. The unit provides government departments and the commercial sector with expertise, advice and consultancy.
How to conform with the legal requirements for placing medical devices on the market.
Environment Agency regulatory position on cleaning and sterilising waste medical instruments containing metal to allow the waste metal to be recovered elsewhere.
Information for manufacturers of medical devices on post-market surveillance, reporting adverse incidents and field safety corrective actions to the MHRA.
There are different regulations which apply to devices and equipment including hand gels and PPE (personal protective equipment)
What you need to do before your product can be placed on the Great Britain market with a UKCA mark.
This document outlines guidance for cleaning and decontamination of non-healthcare settings.
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