prSSH EN 868-2:2025

Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 2: Sterilization wrap - Requirements and test methods

General information

Current stage: 40.20 Effective date: Feb 9, 2026

Next stage: 40.60 Next stage date: May 11, 2026

Originator: DPS

Owner: DPS/KT 206

Type: European Norm

ICS: 11.080.30

Scope

This document specifies test methods and values for sterilization wrap made of
- single-use creped paper
- single-use nonwoven materials
- reusable woven textile materials
used as sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices.
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.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
SSH EN 868-2:2017

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
prSSH EN 868-2:2025
40.20 DIS ballot initiated: 12 weeks
Feb 9, 2026

Related project

Adopted from EN 868-2:2025 IDENTICAL

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