EN 868-10:2018

Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods

This document specifies test methods and values for sealable adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines, manufactured from nonwovens complying with FprEN 868 9 used for sterile barrier systems and/or packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices to the point of use.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607 1 and EN ISO 11607 2 this part of EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this European Standard.
The materials specified in this part of EN 868 are intended for single use only.

Verpackungen für in der Endverpackung zu sterilisierende Medizinprodukte - Teil 10: Klebemittelbeschichtete Faservliesmaterialien aus Polyolefinen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren

Dieses Dokument legt Prüfverfahren und Werte für klebemittelbeschichtete Faservliesmaterialien aus Polyolefinen fest, hergestellt aus Faservliesmaterialien nach FprEN 868 9, und die dazu bestimmt sind, als Sterilbarrieresysteme und/oder Verpackungssysteme die Sterilität von in der Endverpackung sterilisierten Medizinprodukten bis zum Anwendungszeitpunkt zu erhalten.
Im Gegensatz zu den allgemeinen Anforderungen, welche durch EN ISO 11607 1 und EN ISO 11607 2 festgelegt sind, legt dieser Teil der EN 868 Materialien, Prüfverfahren und Werte fest, welche spezifisch für die in dieser Europäischen Norm betrachteten Produkte sind.
Die nach diesem Teil von EN 868 festgelegten Materialien sind nur für den einmaligen Gebrauch vorgesehen.

Emballages des dispositifs médicaux stérilisés au stade terminal - Partie 10 : Matériaux non tissés à base de polyoléfines enduits d’adhésif - Exigences et méthodes d’essai

Le présent document spécifie des méthodes d’essai et des valeurs relatives aux matériaux non tissés à base de polyoléfines, enduits d’adhésif, fabriqués à partir de non-tissés conformément au FprEN 868 9, et utilisés comme systèmes de barrière stérile et/ou comme systèmes d’emballage destinés à maintenir l’état de stérilité des dispositifs médicaux stérilisés au stade terminal jusqu’au point d’utilisation.
Outre les exigences générales telles que spécifiées dans l’EN ISO 11607 1 et l’EN ISO 11607 2, la présente partie de l’EN 868 spécifie les matériaux, les méthodes d’essai et les valeurs spécifiques aux produits traités dans la présente Norme européenne.
Les matériaux spécifiés dans la présente partie de l’EN 868 sont destinés exclusivement à un usage unique.

Embalaža za končno sterilizirane medicinske pripomočke - 10. del: Netkani materiali iz poliolefinov, oplemeniteni z lepilom - Zahteve in preskusne metode

Ta dokument določa preskusne metode in vrednosti za netkane materiale iz poliolefinov, oplemenitene z lepilom, izdelane v skladu s standardom EN 868-9, ki se uporabljajo kot sterilni pregradni sistemi in/ali sistemi embalaže, ki so namenjeni za vzdrževanje sterilnosti končno steriliziranih medicinskih pripomočkov do njihove uporabe.
Razen splošnih zahtev, ki so določene v standardih EN ISO 11607-1 in EN ISO 11607-2, ta del
standarda EN 868 določa materiale, preskusne metode in vrednosti, ki so specifične za izdelke, zajete v tem dokumentu.
Materiali, določeni v tem delu standarda ISO 868, so namenjeni le enkratni uporabi.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 18-Dec-2018
• Withdrawal Date: 29-Jun-2019
• ICS: 11.080.30 - Sterilized packaging
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 102 - Sterilizers for medical purposes
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 102/WG 4 - Packaging materials
• Current Stage: 9092 - Decision on results of review/2YR ENQ - revise - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 11-Nov-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 868-10:2019 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods

Relations

• Replaces: EN 868-10:2009 - Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods
• Effective Date: 25-May-2016

Overview

EN 868-10:2018 (CEN) - "Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods" specifies material characteristics, test methods and performance values for adhesive-coated polyolefine nonwovens used as sterile barrier systems or packaging systems for terminally sterilized medical devices. It complements the general requirements of EN ISO 11607‑1 and EN ISO 11607‑2 and is intended for single‑use packaging components that maintain sterility to the point of use.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Material scope: Continuous filament polyolefine nonwovens coated with a sealable adhesive; must be of high purity and non‑contaminating (see EN ISO 10993‑1 for biocompatibility concerns).
• Performance limits and test methods (selected):
  • Mass per square metre: conditioned material within ±15% of the nominal value (EN ISO 536).
  • Tensile strength: ≥ 4.8 kN/m (machine direction) and ≥ 5.0 kN/m (cross) (EN ISO 1924‑2).
  • Internal tearing resistance: ≥ 1 000 mN (EN ISO 1974).
  • Bursting strength: ≥ 575 kPa (EN ISO 2758).
  • Air permeance: ≥ 0.3 µm/Pa·s at 1.47 kPa (ISO 5636‑3) - can be waived for irradiation‑only materials.
  • Seal strength: > 1.2 N/15 mm (Annex C); report tail support condition.
  • Coating mass tolerance: adhesive coating mass within ±2 g/m² of manufacturer’s value (Annex B).
  • Coating continuity: no uncoated gaps or channels that could compromise seals.
  • No colour leaching: hot extract test (ISO 6588‑2 modified to 60 ±5 °C).
• Marking and manufacturer information: lot number, date (ISO 8601), nominal grammage, dimensions, storage conditions and recommended sealing parameters (temperature, pressure, time/speed).

Practical applications and users

Who uses EN 868‑10:

• Manufacturers of sterile packaging materials and preformed sterile barrier systems.
• Packaging designers and process engineers validating forming and sealing operations.
• Quality assurance, regulatory and compliance teams assessing conformity with EN ISO 11607 series.
• Test laboratories that perform physical and seal testing to demonstrate product performance.
• Sterile processing departments and procurement professionals selecting single‑use packaging for medical devices.

Practical benefits:

• Provides harmonized test methods and acceptance criteria for adhesive coated polyolefine nonwovens.
• Supports validation of sealing processes (refer to EN ISO 11607‑2 for process validation).
• Helps ensure packaging maintains sterility, reduces risk of sealing failures and supports regulatory submissions.

Related standards

• EN ISO 11607‑1 / EN ISO 11607‑2 (general requirements and validation for terminally sterilized packaging)
• EN 868‑9 (uncoated nonwoven polyolefines)
• Applicable test standards: EN ISO 536, ISO 811, EN ISO 1924‑2, EN ISO 1974, EN ISO 2758, ISO 5636‑3, ASTM D2724, ASTM F88/F88M

Keywords: EN 868‑10:2018, adhesive coated nonwoven materials, polyolefines, sterile barrier systems, packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices, seal strength, test methods, CEN.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven
materials of polyolefines - Requirements and test methods
Verpackungen für in der Endverpackung zu sterilisierende Medizinprodukte - Teil 10:
Klebemittelbeschichtete Faservliesmaterialien aus Polyolefinen - Anforderungen und
Prüfverfahren
Matériaux et systèmes d’emballage pour les dispositifs médicaux stérilisés au stade
terminal - Partie 10 : Matériaux non tissés à base de polyoléfines enduits d’adhésif -
Exigences et méthodes d’essai
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 868-10:2018
ICS:
11.080.30 Sterilizirana embalaža Sterilized packaging
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 868-10
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.080.30 Supersedes EN 868-10:2009
English Version
Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices - Part
10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines -
Requirements and test methods
Matériaux et systèmes d'emballage pour les dispositifs Verpackungen für in der Endverpackung zu
médicaux stérilisés au stade terminal - Partie 10 : sterilisierende Medizinprodukte - Teil 10:
Matériaux non tissés à base de polyoléfines enduits Klebemittelbeschichtete Faservliesmaterialien aus
d'adhésif - Exigences et méthodes d'essai Polyolefinen - Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 October 2018.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Requirements . 6
5 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer . 8
Annex A (informative) Details of significant technical changes between this European
Standard and the previous edition . 9
Annex B (normative) Method for the determination of mass per unit area of uncoated
nonwoven polyolefine materials and adhesive coating . 10
Annex C (normative) Method for the determination of seal strength and mode of specimen
failure . 12
Bibliography . 14

European foreword
This document (EN 868-10:2018) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 102 “Sterilizers
and associated equipment for processing of medical devices”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2019, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by June 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 868-10:2009.
Annex A provides details of significant technical changes between this European Standard and the
previous edition.
EN 868 consists of the following parts, under the general title Packaging for terminally sterilized medical
devices:
— Part 2: Sterilization wrap — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 3: Paper for use in the manufacture of paper bags (specified in EN 868-4) and in the manufacture
of pouches and reels (specified in EN 868-5) — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 4: Paper bags — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 5: Sealable pouches and reels of porous materials and plastic film construction — Requirements
and test methods;
— Part 6: Paper for low temperature sterilization processes — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 7: Adhesive coated paper for low temperature sterilization processes — Requirements and test
methods;
— Part 8: Re-usable sterilization containers for steam sterilizers conforming to EN 285 — Requirements
and test methods;
— Part 9: Uncoated nonwoven materials of polyolefines — Requirements and test methods;
— Part 10: Adhesive coated nonwoven materials of polyolefines — Requirements and test methods.
In addition, ISO/TC 198 “Sterilization of health care products” in collaboration with CEN/TC 102
“Sterilizers and associated equipment for processing of medical devices” has prepared the
EN ISO 11607 series “Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices”. The EN ISO 11607 series
specifies general requirements for materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems (Part 1)
and validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes (Part 2).
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
The EN ISO 11607 series consists of two parts under the general title “Packaging for terminally
sterilized medical devices”. Part 1 of this series specifies general requirements and test methods for
materials, preformed sterile barrier systems, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems that are
intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical devices to the point of use. Part 2 of this
series specifies validation requirements for forming, sealing and assembly processes.
General requirements for all types of sterile barrier systems are provided by EN ISO 11607-1.
The EN 868 series can be used to demonstrate compliance with one or more of the requirements
specified in EN ISO 11607-1.
CEN/TC 102/WG 4 also appreciates the initiatives of CEN with regard to the minimization of adverse
environmental impacts by standards. It was agreed that this subject should be given priority during the
next edition of the EN ISO 11607 series that is the basic reference for all parts of the EN 868 series.
1 Scope
This document specifies test methods and values for sealable adhesive coated nonwoven materials of
polyolefines, manufactured from nonwovens complying with EN 868-9 used for sterile barrier systems
and/or packaging systems that are intended to maintain sterility of terminally sterilized medical
devices to the point of use.
Other than the general requirements as specified in EN ISO 11607-1 and EN ISO 11607-2 this part of
EN 868 specifies materials, test methods and values that are specific to the products covered by this
document.
The materials specified in this part of EN 868 are intended for single use only.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN ISO 536, Paper and board — Determination of grammage (ISO 536)
ISO 811, Textiles — Determination of resistance to water penetration — Hydrostatic pressure test
EN ISO 1924-2, Paper and board — Determination of tensile properties — Part 2: Constant rate of
elongation method (20 mm/min) (ISO 1924-2)
EN ISO 1974, Paper — Determination of tearing resistance — Elmendorf method (ISO 1974)
EN ISO 2758, Paper — Determination of bursting strength (ISO 2758)
EN ISO 11607-1:2017, Packaging for terminally sterilized medical devices — Part 1: Requirements for
materials, sterile barrier systems and packaging systems (ISO 11607-1:2006, including Amd 1:2014)
ISO 5636-3, Paper and board — Determination of air permeance (medium range) — Part 3: Bendtsen
method
ISO 6588-2, Paper, board and pulps — Determination of pH of aqueous extracts — Part 2: Hot extraction
ISO 8601, Data elements and interchange formats — Information interchange — Representation of dates
and times
ASTM D2724, Standard Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and Laminated Apparel Fabrics
ASTM F88/F88M:2015, Standard Test Method for Seal Strength of Flexible Barrier Materials
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 11607-1:2017 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
4 Requirements
4.1 General
For any material, preformed sterile barrier system or sterile barrier system, the requirements of
EN ISO 11607-1 shall apply.
This part of EN 868 only introduces performance requirements and test methods that are specific to the
products covered by this part of EN 868 but does not add or modify the general requirements specified
in EN ISO 11607-1.
As such, the pa
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