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NEW! ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-1:2018
Biological evaluation of medical devices—Part 1: Evaluation and testing within a risk management process. Purchase here.
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NEW! ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-11:2017
Biological evaluation of medical devices—Part 11: Tests for systemic toxicity. Purchase here.
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NEW! ANSI/AAMI/ISO 10993-4:2017
Biological evaluation of medical devices—Part 4: Selection of tests for interactions with blood. Purchase here.
Published documents proposed for reaffirmation can be purchased from the AAMI Store.
Comments due July 13, 2020
AAMI EC12, Disposable ECG electrodes (reaffirmation of an American National Standard). Establishes minimum labeling, safety, and performance requirements for disposable electrodes used for diagnostic electrocardiography (ECG) or ECG monitoring.
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AAMI EC53, ECG trunk cables and patient leadwires (reaffirmation of an American National Standard). The objective of this standard is to allow ECG trunk cables and patient leadwires to be interchanged between ECG devices with isolated patient connections by establishing a common interface between the trunk wire cable and the patient leadwire connectors. Performance and safety criteria for trunk cables and patient leadwires used with isolated patient connectors are also specified. This standard's original scope related to trunk cables and patient leadwires used with cardiac monitors. The scope was extended to include patient leadwires used with other ECG devices including diagnostic electrocardiographs, ambulatory ECG (Holter) recorders/event recorders and ECG telemetry.
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AAMI EC57, Testing and reporting performance results of cardiac rhythm and ST segment measurement algorithms (reaffirmation of an American National Standard). This standard established a method for testing and reporting the performance of algorithms used to detect cardiac rhythm disturbances, including the ST segment.
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Comments due July 27, 2020
AAMI/ISO 14937, Sterilization of health care products — General requirements for characterization of a sterilizing agent and the development, validation and routine control of a sterilization process for medical devices (reaffirmation of an American National Standard). Specifies general requirements for the characterization of a sterilizing agent and for the development, validation and routine monitoring and control of a sterilization process for medical devices. Applies to sterilization processes in which microorganisms are inactivated by physical and/or chemical means. Intended to be applied by process developers, manufacturers of sterilization equipment, manufacturers of products to be sterilized and organizations responsible for sterilizing medical devices.
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AAMI/CN, Small Bore Connectors Committee is working on the revision of AAMI/ISO 80369-7, Small-bore connectors for liquids and gases in healthcare applications — Part 7: Connectors for intravascular or hypodermic applications. Contact: Colleen Elliott
AAMI EQ, Medical Equipment Management Committee. The committee is working on the development of AAMI EQ110/Ed.1, Guidance for health care technology management education programs. This standard seeks to provide a recommended framework for new or established education programs in health care technology management (HTM). Contact: Patrick Bernat.
AAMI SP, Sphygmomanometer Committee. The committee is working on the adoption of ISO 81060-2:2019/Amd 1, Non-invasive sphygmomanometers - Clinical investigation of intermittent automated measurement type – Amendment 1. Contact: Jennifer Moyer
The committees listed below are seeking new members in the indicated stakeholder interest category to participate in the development of their documents. Definitions of the various stakeholder groups are:
An individual or organizational representative, who purchases, utilizes or receives the materials, products, systems, or services covered in the scope of technical documents developed by AAMI in the delivery of healthcare; individuals in this interest category include clinicians, employees or representatives of Healthcare Delivery Organizations, clinical consultants, patients, etc
An individual or organizational representative involved in the commercial production, promotion, sale, use or distribution of materials, products, systems, or services covered in the scope of technical documents developed by AAMI; this interest category includes manufacturers, those involved in supply chains, employees of test labs or commercial labs, industry consultants, etc.
An individual or organizational representative involved in the regulation of the materials, products, systems, or services covered in the scope of the technical documents developed by AAMI; this interest category includes those representing federal, state, local, foreign, or other government entities
An individual or organizational representative with a general material interest in the materials, products, systems, or services covered in the scope of the technical documents developed by AAMI and who does not fit into any of the preceding categories; this interest category can include noncommercial academicians, noncommercial researchers, patient or consumer advocates, representatives of accrediting organizations, representatives of other organizations, etc.
Please contact the staff person indicated for more information on how to join.
AAMI Committees and U.S. TAGs
Open meetings of AAMI committees and U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) are listed here and at the AAMI website (www.aami.org). Note: If you plan to attend a meeting, please send a brief note to the
AAMI Standards Department (standards@aami.org) indicating the name and date of the meeting so that staff can contact you in the event of a last-minute cancellation.
Information on draft international standards under ballot can be found in ANSI Standards Action.
International Committee and Working Group MeetingsCall or email the indicated staff person at AAMI for more information about upcoming international standards meetings.
June 2020