EN ISO 7551:2023

Dentistry - Endodontic absorbent points (ISO 7551:2023)

This document specifies the requirements and test methods for sterilized absorbent points used in endodontic procedures. Absorbent points are marketed sterilized or non-sterilized. The requirements apply to absorbent points which have been sterilized once in a manner approved by the manufacturer. This document specifies numerical systems and a colour-coding system for designating the sizes of absorbent points.
Clause 7 specifies the labelling and packaging needed, including the instructions for use. A claim by the manufacturer that the contents of the unopened pack are sterile is the responsibility of the manufacturer (see Table 2). This document does not specify requirements or test methods for sterility.
NOTE 1 Reference to applicable national regulations can be made.
Reference is made to internationally accepted pharmacopoeia.
NOTE 2 National requirements can apply.
Standards on methods of validating sterilization processes are also available: ISO 11137-1, ISO 11137-2 and ISO 11137-3.

Zahnheilkunde - Endodontische absorbierende Spitzen (ISO 7551:2023)

Dieses Dokument legt die Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für sterilisierte absorbierende Stifte fest, die bei endodontischen Verfahren verwendet werden. Absorbierende Stifte sind in steriler oder nicht steriler Form im Handel erhältlich. Die Anforderungen gelten für absorbierende Stifte, die einmal auf eine vom Hersteller genehmigte Weise sterilisiert wurden. Dieses Dokument beschreibt auch ein Nummernsystem und ein Farbkennzeichnungssystem zur Größenbezeichnung von absorbierenden Stiften.
In Abschnitt 7 wird die erforderliche Kennzeichnung und Verpackung, einschließlich der Gebrauchsanweisung, festgelegt. Anforderungen an und Prüverfahren für die Sterilität werden in diesem Dokument nicht festgelegt, und jede Angabe des Herstellers, dass der Inhalt einer ungeöffneten Verpackung steril ist, liegt in der Verantwortung des Herstellers (siehe Tabelle 2).
ANMERKUNG 1   Es kann auf die geltenden nationalen Vorschriften verwiesen werden.
Es wird auf international anerkannte Pharmakopöen verwiesen.
ANMERKUNG 2   Es können nationale Anforderungen gelten.
Normen zu Validierungsverfahren für Sterilisationsverfahren sind außerdem verfügbar: ISO 11137 1, ISO 11137 2 und ISO 11137 3.

Médecine bucco-dentaire - Cônes absorbants utilisés en endodontie (ISO 7551:2023)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux cônes absorbants stérilisés utilisés en endodontie. Les cônes absorbants sont commercialisés stérilisés ou non stérilisés. Les exigences s’appliquent aux cônes absorbants ayant été stérilisés une fois, selon une méthode approuvée par le fabricant. Le présent document spécifie des systèmes numériques et un système de code de couleurs pour la désignation des tailles de cônes absorbants.
L’Article 7 spécifie l’étiquetage et l’emballage nécessaires, y compris les instructions d’utilisation. Toute revendication émanant du fabricant, indiquant que le contenu de l'étui avant ouverture est stérile, n'engage que le fabricant (voir Tableau 2). Le présent document ne fixe pas d’exigences ou de méthodes d’essai relatives à la stérilité.
NOTE 1        Il est possible de se référer aux exigences nationales en vigueur.
Référence est faite à la pharmacopée acceptée internationalement.
NOTE 2        Des exigences nationales peuvent s'appliquer.
Des normes relatives aux méthodes de validation des procédés de stérilisation sont également disponibles: ISO 11137‑1, ISO 11137‑2 et ISO 11137‑3.

Zobozdravstvo - Endodontska vpojna sredstva (ISO 7551:2023)

Ta dokument določa zahteve in preskusne metode za sterilizirana vpojna sredstva, ki se uporabljajo pri endodontskih postopkih. Vpojna sredstva se tržijo sterilizirana ali nesterilizirana. Zahteve veljajo za vpojna sredstva, ki so bila enkrat sterilizirana na način, ki ga je odobril proizvajalec. Ta dokument določa številske sisteme in sistem barvnih oznak za označevanje velikosti vpojnih sredstev.
Točka 7 določa potrebno etiketiranje in embalažo, vključno z navodili za uporabo. Za izjavo proizvajalca, da je vsebina neodprte embalaže sterilna, mora poskrbeti proizvajalec (glej preglednico 2). Ta dokument ne določa zahtev za preskusne metode za sterilnost.
OPOMBA 1: Mogoče je sklicevanje na nacionalne predpise.
Sklicuje se na mednarodno sprejeto farmakopejo.
OPOMBA 2: Veljajo lahko nacionalne zahteve.
Na voljo so tudi standardi o metodah potrjevanja postopkov sterilizacije: ISO 11137-1, ISO 11137-2 in ISO 11137-3.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-May-2023
• ICS: 11.060.10 - Dental materials
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 17-May-2023
• Completion Date: 17-May-2023
• Ref Project: SIST EN ISO 7551:2023 - Dentistry - Endodontic absorbent points (ISO 7551:2023)

Relations

• Replaces: EN ISO 7551:1998 - Dental absorbent points (ISO 7551:1996)
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2023
Zobozdravstvo - Endodontska vpojna sredstva (ISO 7551:2023)
Dentistry - Endodontic absorbent points (ISO 7551:2023)
Zahnheilkunde - Absorbierende Spitzen (ISO 7551:2023)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Cônes absorbants utilisés en endodontie (ISO 7551:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 7551:2023
ICS:
11.060.10 Zobotehnični materiali Dental materials
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 7551
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.10 Supersedes EN ISO 7551:1998
English Version
Dentistry - Endodontic absorbent points (ISO 7551:2023)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Cônes absorbants utilisés Zahnheilkunde - Absorbierende Spitzen (ISO
en endodontie (ISO 7551:2023) 7551:2023)
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European foreword
This document (EN ISO 7551:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106 "Dentistry"
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The text of ISO 7551:2023 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 7551:2023 without any modification.

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 7551
Second edition
2023-05
Dentistry — Endodontic absorbent
points
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Cônes absorbants utilisés en endodontie
Reference number
ISO 7551:2023(E)
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Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 2
4.1 Appearance . 2
4.2 Length . 2
4.3 General . 3
4.4 Nominal size designation tolerances . 3
4.5 Colour-coding . 5
4.6 Taper . 5
4.7 Absorption . 5
4.8 Disintegration . 5
5 Procurement of samples . 5
6 Measurement and test methods .5
6.1 Test conditions . 5
6.2 Visual examination . 6
6.3 Length . 6
6.3.1 Apparatus . 6
6.3.2 Method . . 6
6.4 Taper and nominal size measurements . 6
6.4.1 Apparatus . 6
6.4.2 Method for standard and greater taper points . 6
6.4.3 Method for variable taper absorbent points . 8
6.5 Absorption . 8
6.5.1 Apparatus . 8
6.5.2 Material. 9
6.5.3 Method . . 9
6.5.4 Interpretation of results . 9
7 Product information . 9
7.1 Marking . 9
7.2 Packaging . 9
7.3 Labelling . 9
Bibliography .12
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