Packaging systems for non-sterile devices shall maintain the integrity and cleanliness of the product and, where the devices are to be sterilised prior to use, minimise the risk of microbial contamination; the packaging system shall be suitable taking account of the method of sterilisation indicated by the manufacturer.
Ní dhéanfaidh córais phacáistíochta d'fheistí neamhsteiriúla aon dochar do shláine ná do ghlaine an táirge agus, i gcás ina bhfuiltear in ainm is na feistí a steiriliú roimh a n-úsáid, laghdóidh na córais sin an riosca go mbeidh éilliú miocróbach ann; beidh an córas pacáistíochta oiriúnach don mhodh steirilithe atá sonraithe ag an monaróir.