# Sterilization Validation Planner

> Sterilization process validation planning skill for EO, radiation, and steam sterilization

- Skill: `a5c-ai/sterilization-validation-planner` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/sterilization-validation-planner`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/sterilization-validation-planner/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/sterilization-validation-planner

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# Sterilization Validation Planner Skill

## Purpose

The Sterilization Validation Planner Skill supports sterilization process development and validation for medical devices, ensuring sterility assurance levels per ISO standards and FDA guidance.

## Capabilities

- Sterilization method selection guidance
- Bioburden determination protocol
- Dose setting (ISO 11137) or half-cycle development
- IQ/OQ/PQ protocol templates
- Sterility test requirements
- Parametric release guidance
- Revalidation scheduling
- Material compatibility assessment
- Biological indicator selection
- Process challenge device design
- Dose audit planning

## Usage Guidelines

### When to Use
- Selecting sterilization methods
- Planning validation activities
- Developing validation protocols
- Establishing revalidation programs

### Prerequisites
- Product materials characterized
- Packaging system defined
- Bioburden data available
- Sterilization facility identified

### Best Practices
- Select method based on material compatibility
- Validate worst-case configurations
- Plan for ongoing process monitoring
- Document all parameters thoroughly

## Process Integration

This skill integrates with the following processes:
- Sterilization Validation
- Sterile Barrier System Validation
- Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)
- Design Control Process Implementation

## Dependencies

- ISO 11135 (EO)
- ISO 11137 (radiation)
- ISO 17665 (steam)
- AAMI standards
- Sterilization service providers

## Configuration

```yaml
sterilization-validation-planner:
  methods:
    - ethylene-oxide
    - gamma-radiation
    - e-beam
    - steam
    - dry-heat
  validation-phases:
    - IQ
    - OQ
    - PQ
  sal-targets:
    - 10-3
    - 10-6
```

## Output Artifacts

- Method selection rationale
- Bioburden protocols
- Dose setting reports
- IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
- Validation reports
- Parametric release procedures
- Revalidation schedules
- Monitoring plans

## Quality Criteria

- Method appropriate for product
- SAL target achieved
- Validation protocols comprehensive
- Material compatibility verified
- Parametric release justified
- Revalidation program established