Glossary Term
Infection Control
Definition
Infection control refers to the systematic measures and practices implemented to prevent and reduce the risk of infections, particularly in healthcare settings. It encompasses policies, procedures, and technologies designed to minimize the spread of pathogens between patients, healthcare workers, and medical devices.
Relevance to the MedTech Industry
Infection control is critical to ensuring patient safety and maintaining sterile conditions in healthcare environments. For medical device manufacturers, it involves designing products and implementing processes that minimize the risk of contamination, support sterilization, and align with regulatory standards for hygiene and infection prevention.
Additional Information & Related Terms
Related Terms
Bioburden Testing (ISO 11737): Determines microbial contamination levels on medical devices before sterilization.
Sterilization Validation (ISO 11137): Ensures sterilization processes achieve the required sterility assurance level (SAL).
Antimicrobial Coatings: Used to prevent microbial growth on device surfaces.
Cleanroom Standards (ISO 14644): Defines environmental controls for manufacturing devices in sterile environments.