Specifies requirements for the information to be provided by the medical device manufacturer for the processing of a medical device that requires cleaning followed by disinfection and/or sterilization to ensure that the device is safe and effective for its intended use. This includes information for processing prior to use or reuse of the medical device. The provisions of this standard are applicable to medical devices that are intended for invasive or other direct or indirect patient contact. Processing instructions are not defined in this standard. Rather, this standard specifies requirements to assist manufacturers of medical devices in providing detailed processing instructions that consist of the following activities where applicable: a) Pre-treatment at the point of use before processing, b) Preparation before cleaning, c) Cleaning, d) Disinfection, e) Drying, f) Inspection, maintenance and functionality testing, g) Packaging, h) Sterilization, i) Storage, j) Transportation.