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7. Simulated Use Testing Data on File
8. Data on file – CL528
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10. Data on file – CL536
11. Data on file - CL535
* CTS = Combination Test Soil and cATS = Artificial Test soil with 20% coagulated blood.
** ISO 15883-5:2021. Washer-disinfectors - Part 5: Performance requirements and test method criteria for demonstrating cleaning efficacy. International Organization for Standardization; 2021. AAMI ST98:2022. Cleaning and Sterilization of Medical Devices. Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation; 2022.