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AAMI 2025 Spring Sterilization Standards Week. Registration for the upcoming AAMI 2025 Spring Sterilization Standards Week, 17-20 March 2025 (hybrid meeting) is open through March 10. For more information and to register, please visit the AAMI Training & Events webpage

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AAMI Call for Comments

If you would like to comment on one of the draft documents listed below, contact the individual indicated by email to receive a PDF copy of the draft. These copies are free.

Published documents proposed for reaffirmation can be purchased from the AAMI Store.

Project Initiation Notice

The following projects have been initiated by AAMI. Directly and materially interested parties wishing to receive more information or to submit comments are to contact the individual indicated by email.

REVISION!

AAMI EQ93:202X, Medical equipment management—Vocabulary used in medical equipment programs.

Medical equipment management—Vocabulary used in medical equipment programs. Contact: Mike Miskell - mmiskell@aami.org

REVISION!

AAMI EQ89:202X, Guidance for the use of medical equipment maintenance strategies and procedures.

Guidance for the use of medical equipment maintenance strategies and procedures. Contact: Mike Miskell - mmiskell@aami.org

New Work

Initiation of the following New Work Items have been approved and added to AAMI’s standards work program. Directly and materially interested parties wishing to receive more information or to submit comments are to contact the individual indicated by email.

AAMI ST-WG17, Cleaning and Disinfection.

AAMI ST-WG17, Cleaning and Disinfection. The newly established working group will be developing a new AAMI Technical Information Report (TIR127); Disinfection Validation of healthcare products- Guidance for the development and validation of a disinfection process for reusable medical devices. This document provides guidance to validate disinfection processes for semi-critical and non-critical devices that are developed by the medical device manufacturer. The document will include validation methods that should be utilized for the validation and how Spaulding classification plays a role in the selection of the processes. Contact: Tommy Kim
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AAMI EQ-WG04, Alternate Equipment Management (AEM) Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG04, Alternate Equipment Management Working Group. The working group is developing a new AAMI Technical Information Report (TIR129); Guidance on implementation and use of AAMI EQ103. This TIR provides explanatory material for healthcare delivery organizations interested in establishing, implementing and sustaining an industry accepted AEM program compliant with AAMI EQ103:2024/Ed. 1, Alternate Equipment Management (AEM) Program in Healthcare Delivery Organizations (HDOs). It includes checks and balances that help ensure safety and quality are not compromised in the process. Additional information included in this guidance document offers examples of potential methods for building an AEM program. This document includes discussions on metrics, data analysis, and risks associated with data quality. The TIR will not endorse any specific AEM strategies. Contact: Mike Miskell

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AAMI EQ-WG03, Technology acquisition (TA) working group.

AAMI EQ-WG03, Technology acquisition working group. The working group is developing a new AAMI Standard (EQ94), Healthcare technology acquisition. This standard will provide guidance for healthcare delivery organizations on the acquisition of healthcare technology, with the goal of having a consistent process and standardized set of topics that should be covered in acquisition process. Ultimately, standardization will benefit both healthcare delivery organizations and vendors. Topics may include service documentation, risk management files, processes for making purchasing decisions (including who should be involved in those decisions), depreciation schedules, monitoring of hazard alerts/product recalls, and identifying technical specifications, and a standardized request for proposals (RFP). Contact: Mike Miskell
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AAMI EQ-WG01, HTM Program Management Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG01, HTM Program Management Working Group. The working group is developing a new AAMI Technical Information Report (TIR128); Guidance on implementation and use of AAMI EQ56. This TIR provides added insight and clarity into sections for assistance in compliance with AAMI EQ56:2024/Ed.3, Standard for a medical equipment management program. The TIR will specify clarity and provide guidance for sections on Leadership; Inventory Management; Medical Equipment Safety; Repair Program; Resources; Test Equipment; Service Continuity and Availability Management; and Change Management. Contact: Mike Miskell
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Publications

Check the next edition of the SMO for any new publications.

Upcoming National Events

AAMI Committees and U.S. TAGs


Open meetings of AAMI committees and U.S. Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs) are listed here and at the AAMI website (www.aami.org). Note: If you plan to attend a meeting, please reach out to the committee staff liaison listed below or contact the AAMI Standards Department at (standards@aami.org) indicating the name and date of the meeting.

March 17, 2025

AAMI March 2025 Spring Sterilization Standards Week.

AAMI March 2025 Spring Sterilization Standards Week. (open meeting, registration required) 17 March 2025 to 20 March 2025, hybrid meeting.  The AAMI Sterilization Standards Committee and select AAMI Sterilization Working Groups will be convening to conduct business meetings to complete work on relevant sterilization projects. For more information and to register, please visitAAMI Training & Events webpage. Contact: sterilization@aami.org

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March 20, 2025

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group.

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group. (open meeting) 20 March 2025, 10:00h to 11:30h EST, web meeting. The WG meets monthly to discuss revisions to ANSI/AAMI PC76:2021. Contact: Mike Miskell  
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March 25, 2025

AAMI SMWG05, Device Security Working Group.

AAMI SMWG05, Device Security Working Group. (open meeting) 25 March 2025, 13:00h to 14:00h EST, web meeting. The WG meets the last Tuesday of every month to discuss the revision of AAMI TIR57:2016/(R)2023, Principles for medical device security—Risk Management. Its task group meets every Tuesday at 12:00h to 13:00h to develop a new technical information report AAMI TIR126:202X Security Risk Estimation for Medical Devices. Contact: Rose Kodzwa

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April 2, 2025

AAMI TIB-WG04, Elastomeric parts, components and packaging Working Group.

AAMI TIB-WG04, Elastomeric parts, components and packaging Working Group. (open meeting) 2 April 2025, 10:00h to 11:00h EST, web meeting. The WG will meet virtually the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 10:00h to 11:00h EST, to discuss and draft CR514, Guidance for Closed System Transfer Device Testing with Hazardous Drugs (CSTD). Contact: Sam Alameda

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April 14, 2025

AAMI RD, Renal Disease and Detoxification Committee Infusion Device Committee.

AAMI RD, Renal Disease and Detoxification Committee Infusion Device Committee.(open meeting).  
14 April 2025 13:00h to 15:30h EDT, web meeting.  More details to follow. Contact: Jill Zajac 

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April 17, 2025

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group.

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group. (open meeting) 17 April 2025, 10:00h to 11:30h EDT, web meeting. The WG meets monthly to discuss revisions to ANSI/AAMI PC76:2021. Contact: Mike Miskell

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April 24, 2025

AAMI PC/CRMD, Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Committee.

AAMI PC/CRMD, Cardiac Rhythm Management Device Committee. (open meeting) San Diego, California, USA. 24 April 2025, 07:00h to 14:00h PDT, hybrid meeting. The PC/CRMD committee will meet to discuss progress on committee work and from AAMI PC-WGs activity. Contact: Mike Miskell

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May 12, 2025

AAMI BE Week, Biological Evaluation Committee and Working Groups 1-19.

AAMI BE Week, Biological Evaluation Committee and Working Groups 1-19.  (hybrid meeting) May 12 – 16 from 08:00h EST to 18:00h EST. Contact: Rose Kodzwa

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May 15, 2025

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group.

AAMI PC-WG03, Pacemaker & ICD MRI Compatibility Working Group. (open meeting) 15 May 2025, 10:00h to 11:30h EDT, web meeting. The WG meets monthly to discuss revisions to ANSI/AAMI PC76:2021. Contact: Mike Miskell

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June 18, 2025

AAMI EQ-WG01, HTM Program Management Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG01, HTM Program Management Working Group. (open meeting). New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 18 June 2025, 08:00h to 17:00h CDT, hybrid meeting. The WG will meet to resolve comments for AAMI/WD-1 EQ89 and AAMI/WD-1 TIR128. Contact: Mike Miskell

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June 19, 2025

AAMI EQ-WG03, Technology Acquisition Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG03, Technology Acquisition Working Group. (open meeting). New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 18-19 June 2025, 14:00h to 17:00h and 08:00h to 14:30h CDT, respectively, hybrid meeting. The WG will meet to resolve comments for AAMI/WD-1 EQ94. Contact: Mike Miskell

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June 19, 2025

AAMI EQ-WG02, Servicing Vocabulary Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG02, Servicing Vocabulary Working Group. (open meeting). New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 19 June 2025, 08:00h to 14:00h CDT, hybrid meeting. The WG will meet to resolve comments for AAMI/WD-1 EQ93. Contact: Mike Miskell

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June 19, 2025

AAMI EQ-WG04, Alternate Equipment Management Working Group.

AAMI EQ-WG04, Alternate Equipment Management Working Group. (open meeting). New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 18-19 June 2025, 14:00h to 17:00h and 09:00h to 14:30h CDT, respectively, hybrid meeting. The WG will meet to resolve comments for AAMI/WD-1 TIR129. Contact: Mike Miskell

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June 19, 2025

AAMI EQ, Medical Equipment Management Committee.

AAMI EQ, Medical Equipment Management Committee. (open meeting). New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. 19 June 2025, 15:00h to 17:30h CDT, hybrid meeting. The Committee will meet to review working group progress and steering for future AAMI EQ and EQ WGs projects. Contact: Mike Miskell

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International Standards

Information on draft international standards under ballot can be found in ANSI Standards Action.

International Committee and Working Group Meetings

Call or email the indicated staff person at AAMI for more information about upcoming international standards meetings.

March 17, 2025

ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG-5, Renal replacement, detoxification and apheresis.

ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG-5, Renal replacement, detoxification and apheresis. (closed meetings). Web meeting March. 17 – 18 March 2025, 08:00h to 11:00h EST Contact: Jill Zajac

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March 24, 2025

ISO/TC 210/JWG 3 – IEC/SC 62A/JWG4, Usability.

ISO/TC 210/JWG 3 – IEC/SC 62A/JWG4, Usability. (closed meetings). Arlington, Virginia, USA, 24-28 March 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Colleen Elliott

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March 25, 2025

ISO/TC 150/SC 6/JWG 1. Joint ISO/TC 150/SC 6 - IEC/SC 62D WG: Cardiac pacemakers and implantable defibrillators.

ISO/TC 150/SC 6/JWG 1. Joint ISO/TC 150/SC 6 - IEC/SC 62D WG: Cardiac pacemakers and implantable defibrillators. (closed meetings). Arlington, Virginia, USA, 25-26 March 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Mike Miskell

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March 30, 2025

IEC/SC 62A, Common aspects of medical equipment, software, and systems, WGs 37-48.

IEC/SC 62A, Common aspects of medical equipment, software, and systems, WGs 37-48 for IEC 60601-1 Ed.4 (closed meetings). Arlington, Virginia, USA, 30 March – 4 April 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Colleen Elliott

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April 7, 2025

IEC/SC 62A/MT49, Health software.

IEC/SC 62A/MT49, Health software. (closed meetings) Arlington, Virginia, USA, 7-9 April 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Colleen Elliott

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April 7, 2025

ISO/TC 121/SC3/JWG10 - IEC/SC 62D/JWG5, Oximeters.

ISO/TC 121/SC3/JWG10 - IEC/SC 62D/JWG5, Oximeters. (closed meetings) Arlington, Virginia, USA, 7-11 April 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Colleen Elliott

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April 8, 2025

ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG1, Cardiac Valves.

ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG1, Cardiac Valves. (closed meetings) Newport Beach, California 8-10 April 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h PST, hybrid meeting. Contact: Jill Zajac

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April 8, 2025

ISO/TC ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG1, Cardiac Valves.

ISO/TC ISO/TC 150/SC2/WG1, Cardiac Valves. (closed meetings) Irvine, California 8-10 April 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h PST, hybrid meeting. Contact: Jill Zajac

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May 12, 2025

ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, and affiliated SC and (J)WG meetings.

ISO/TC 121, Anaesthetic and respiratory equipment, and affiliated SC and (J)WG meetings. (closed meetings). Paris France. 12 – 16 May, 09:00h to 17:00h daily local time. Contact: Colleen Elliott

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November 3, 2025

IEC/TC 62, Medical equipment, software, and systems, and affiliated SC and (J)WG meetings.

IEC/TC 62, Medical equipment, software, and systems, and affiliated SC and (J)WG meetings. (closed meetings). Milan, Italy, (Tentatively 3 – 14 November), 09:00h to 17:00h daily local time. Contact: Colleen Elliott or Ladan Bulookbashi

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November 17, 2025

ISO/TC 121/SC2, Airway devices and related equipment and ISO/TC 121/SC6, Medical gas supply systems and affiliated WGs.

ISO/TC 121/SC2, Airway devices and related equipment and ISO/TC 121/SC6, Medical gas supply systems and affiliated WGs. (closed meetings). Arlington, Virginia, USA, 17-21 November 2025, 09:00h to 17:00h EDT. Contact: Colleen Elliott 
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