The Sterile Barrier Association (SBA) created and validated new symbols to inform users about the configuration of Sterile Barrier Systems (SBS) respective packaging systems for sterile medical devices. The objective is to assist healthcare users with performing appropriate aseptic technique.
The purpose of this document is to answer the most common questions related to applying the symbols and using packaging which includes these symbols.
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