21 CFR §880.6600
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- (a)Identification. An ultraviolet (UV) radiation chamber disinfection device is intended for the low-level surface disinfection of non-porous equipment surfaces by dose-controlled UV irradiation. This classification does not include self-contained open chamber UV radiation disinfection devices intended for whole room disinfection in a health care environment.
- (b)Classification—Class II (special controls). The special controls for this device are:
- (1)Performance testing must demonstrate the following:
- (i)The chamber's ability to control the UV radiation dose during operation.
- (ii)The chamber's disinfection performance through microbial challenge testing.
- (iii)Evidence that the equipment intended to be processed is UV compatible.
- (iv)Validation of the cleaning and disinfection procedures.
- (v)The ability of the device to continue to perform to all specification after cleaning and disinfection.
- (vi)Whether the device generates ozone (if so, 21 CFR 801.415, Maximum acceptable level of ozone, applies).
- (2)Appropriate software verification, validation, and hazard analysis must be performed.
- (3)Appropriate analysis and/or testing must validate electrical safety, mechanical safety, and electromagnetic compatibility of the device in its intended use environment.
- (4)The labeling must include:
- (i)UV hazard warning labels.
- (ii)Explanation of all displays and/or labeling on user interface.
- (iii)Explanation of device safety interlocks.
- (iv)Explanation of all disinfection cycle signals, cautions and warnings.
- (v)Device operating procedures.
- (vi)Identification of the expected UV lamp operational life and instructions for procedures on replacement of the UV lamp when needed.
- (vii)Procedures to follow in case of UV lamp malfunction or failure.
- (viii)Procedures for disposing of mercury-containing UV lamps, if applicable.
- (ix)Identification of specific equipment that is compatible with the UV radiation dose generated by the device and that can safely undergo UV radiation low-level disinfection in the chamber device.
- (x)Description of the required preparation of equipment for disinfection in the UV radiation chamber device.
- (xi)Identification of the specific microbes used in successful performance testing of the device.
- (xii)Validated instructions for cleaning and disinfection of the device.
- (1)Performance testing must demonstrate the following: