CFR › Title 21 › Part 880 › §880.688021 CFR §880.6880Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(a)Identification. A steam sterilizer (autoclave) is a device that is intended for use by a health care provider to sterilize medical products by means of pressurized steam.(b)Classification. Class II (performance standards).