Devices shall be designed, manufactured and packaged in such a way as to minimise the risk posed by contaminants and residues to patients, taking account of the intended purpose of the device, and to the persons involved in the transport, storage and use of the devices.
Déanfar na feistí a dhearadh, a mhonarú, agus a phacáistiú sa chaoi go laghdófar a oiread is féidir an riosca a thagann as éilleáin agus fuíoll d'othair agus do dhaoine eile atá ag plé le hiompar, stóráil agus úsáid na bhfeistí, ag cur san áireamh an chríoch a beartaíodh don fheiste.