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EN 14561:2006
EN 14561:2006
Quantitative carrier test for the evaluation of bactericidal activity of chemical disinfectants for instruments used in the medical area
II Phase / II step
Test organisms:
Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain ATCC 15442
Staphylococcus aureus strain ATCC 6538
Enterococcus hirae ATCC 10541

Temperature (°C): 20
Contact time (min.): 60
*or client requirements

Interfering substances:
Clean conditions – bovine albumin 0,3 g/l
Dirty conditions – bovine albumin 3,0 g/l + sheep erythrocytes 3 ml/l

Reduction (lg): ≥ 5,0
The following additional test conditions are permitted:
Temperature (°C): 10 °C – steps (max 60 °C)
Contact time (min.): 5, 15, 30
*or client requirements

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase I tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity without regard to specific conditions of intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 1 tests

Quantitative suspension tests to establish that a product has biocidal activity simulating practical conditions appropriate to its intended use.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics Phase II / step 2 tests

Quantitative laboratory tests simulating practical conditions e.g. surface, instruments, handwash and handrub tests.

Chemical disinfectants and antiseptics other tests

Other chemical disinfectants and antiseptics tests.