The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for the validation of the application of computer software (and its changes to such software or its application) for production and service provision that affect the ability of the product conform to specified requirements. Such software applications shall be validated prior to initial use. Records of validation shall be maintained. 7.5.2.2 Particular requirements for sterile medical devices The manufacturer shall establish documented procedures for the validation of sterilization processes. Sterilization processes shall be validated prior to initial use. The records of validation of each sterilization process shall be maintained.