What does this mean and what is the difference to validation of reprocessing according to the manufacturer's instructions? What analyses are typically carried out for this purpose?
The terms "cleaning validation" and "reprocessing validation" are often used interchangeably. It should be noted that these are fundamentally different topics. Cleaning validation involves checking the effectiveness of final cleaning after manufacture. Validation of reprocessing" actually refers to the validation of the reprocessing procedure described in the manufacturer's instructions for reprocessable medical devices. In the following, we present the typical analyses associated with these validations and explain the differences.
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