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 neamh-steiriúla 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.