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    • Microbiology
    • Medical Device Testing
    • Regulatory Compliance

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    • ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11737-1:2018 requires validation of bioburden test methods.
    • A critical validation step is assessing the test method's suitability to demonstrate a lack of growth inhibition by the product.
    • Current standards lack specific guidance on performing this inhibition assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a straightforward screening procedure for assessing bioburden test suitability.
    • To provide a method for quickly determining if a product contains inhibitory substances affecting bioburden testing.

    Main Methods:

    • A screening procedure was developed using the vegetative microorganism *Staphylococcus aureus*.
    • The microorganism was inoculated directly onto the product or into an extract solution.
    • The inoculated product/solution then underwent the standard bioburden test procedure.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed screening method allows for a rapid assessment of potential growth inhibition.
    • A recovery rate of 70% or greater is recommended as an acceptable benchmark for bioburden test suitability.

    Conclusions:

    • This simple bioburden suitability screening can be effectively used to identify inhibitory properties in products.
    • Implementing this screening ensures the reliability and accuracy of bioburden testing for medical devices.
    • The method aids in meeting the validation requirements outlined in ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11737-1:2018.