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BS 2646-2 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories:. Part 2 – Guide to planning and installation

Scope This Part of BS 2646 gives recommendations on the planning for, and installation in laboratories of, autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms, the sterilization and/or processing of growth media or other materials required for the operation of a laboratory. You can respond here. Deadline: 30 August.
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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BS 2646-3 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories –. Part 3: Safe use and operation – Code of Practice

Comment by: 30th Aug Scope This Part of BS 2646 gives recommendations for the factors to be taken into account when devising procedures for the safe and effective use of laboratory autoclaves of the types specified in BS 2646‑1. NOTE 1 I.e. autoclaves for the sterilization of goods and material which could be infected with organisms, the sterilization and/or processing of growth media or…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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BS EN 62563-3 Ed.1.0 Medical electrical equipment – Medical image display systems. Part 3: Evaluation methods for colour displays

Comment by: 30 August Scope This part of IEC 62563 describes test methods for evaluating colour medical image display devices. The scope of this standard applies to medical image display systems, which can display colour image information on colour image display systems. This standard applies to medical image display systems used for diagnostic (interpretation of medical images toward rendering clinical diagnosis)…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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ISO/PWI TS 20853 Biotechnology — Bioprocessing — General requirements for the bacteriophage preparation for therapeutic use

Comment by: 2 September Scope This document describes the minimum requirements for bacteriophage preparation processing including the assessment of the titer and quality control. This document applies to data processing of bacteriophage isolation, culture, purification and storage. This document applies to the quality evaluation/assessment of bacteriophage used for therapy. Purpose With the continuous and expanded utilization of phage therapy during…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Use of digital pathology in analysis of cancer screening samples

UK NSC consulting on whether providers can safely use digital pathology as an alternative to light microscopy in examination of NHS cancer screening samples. This consultation closes at 5pm on 15 September 2023 Consultation description Digital pathology (DP) enables glass histopathology slides to be reviewed digitally, rather than with a microscope. A Health Technology Assessment study found DP performs as…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Media Monitoring: 5 – 11 August

The Monthly Diagnostics data for May 2023 can be found her: The total number of patients waiting six weeks or more from referral for one of the 15 key diagnostic tests at the end of June 2023 was 403,100. This was 25.2% of the total number of patients waiting at the end of the month. Nationally, the operational standard of…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Screening programme has prevented 20,000 cases of bowel cancer in England

A new study has found that NHS England’s bowel cancer screening programme has prevented 20,000 cases of the disease over the last decade. In a further boost to diagnostic screening, the rollout of tests will be approved for over-50s from 2025. Researchers from the University of Bristol and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS foundation trust found that rates of…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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MedTech Europe webinar: ‘Fundamentals of Unique Device Identification and its implementation in Europe’ – Mon, 11 Sep 2023

Members are invited to attend this webinar about Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) and Regulation 2017/746/EU (IVDR), which introduce the unique device identification (UDI) system as a new concept currently being implemented in Europe. It will take place on Monday 11 September at 2pm to 4pm CEST (Brussels time). MedTech Europe offers this training opportunity on the basic concepts and general…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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Opportunity to exhibit at DSIT’s HQ

Leading innovation firms, technology businesses and research organisations have been invited to showcase their innovations at the entrance to the new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) headquarters, as part of the Department’s plans to champion innovation and the pioneering work of UK industry and academia. The department is marking its six-month anniversary with an invite to businesses and…
Ben Kemp
August 11, 2023
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