 Standards
and Regulations
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International Standard ISO - 3826
: Standard for Polyvinyl Chloride Containers for
Collection and Storage of Blood and Blood Components
British Standard BS 2463-”Transfusion equipment for
medical use”, Part 1: Specifications for collapsible
containers for blood and blood components.
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British Standard BS 5736
“Evaluation of medical devices to biological hazards
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German Standard - DIN 58361 This
standard specifies the physical, chemical and
biological requirements for blood bags, the
materials used in their manufacture and tests to be
done.
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ISO 13485 - Quality management
systems for manufacture of Medical Devices
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ASTM F639-98a(2003)-Standard for
PE for Medical Applications
Biomedical
Waste Management
 Artificial Feet & Dental Treatment
- Light weight
- Durable
- Resistant to breakages
- Non-toxic
- Body compatible
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 According
to the Waste Rules (Ann.3 :2003) the wastes are
disposed as per the following methods depending on the
nature of contamination:
•
Incineration
•
Auto-clave
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Hydro-clave
• Microwave
• Chemical Treatment
• Mutilation -Shredding & Needle
Destroyer
• Effluent Treatment
It can be also disposed by Landfill method after
getting rid of germs and chemicals. In India
incineration method is widely used disposal method
after the products has been sorted out.
To sum up I would like to say that Plastics have made
our lives convenient, many modern Medical Devices
would be impossible w/o Plastics, much of modern
Medical practice would be impossible w/o Plastics and
very fact that plastics have reduced contamination,
relieved pain and cut medical costs.
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