Sterilisation
Latest Sterilisation Feature
With a multitude of potential side effects, the use of ethylene oxide in sterilisation has long been a topic of debate. Sterigenics' Peter Strain andHans Aeschlimann discuss with Nic Paton the latest standards to control the use of the substance and to improve its safety profile.
Reprocess to Impress
The medical device reprocessing industry was valued at nearly US$520.9m in 2008 and is expected to continue growing.
The medical device reprocessing industry was valued at nearly US$520.9m in 2008 and is expected to continue growing.
Reprocessing's Role in Infection Control
Devices are increasingly significant in the process of preventing infection, particularly when it comes to their usage.
Devices are increasingly significant in the process of preventing infection, particularly when it comes to their usage.
Standards Go Global
With more and more devices appearing on the market, sterilisation of medical equipment can be a complex issue.
With more and more devices appearing on the market, sterilisation of medical equipment can be a complex issue.
What Size Hole?
Standards for sterility of medical packaging have lessened the chance of product recalls.
Standards for sterility of medical packaging have lessened the chance of product recalls.
Sterile Matters
The growth of medical device markets has prompted further review of sterilisation standards.
The growth of medical device markets has prompted further review of sterilisation standards.
Exaggerated Hazards
The NCEA’s draft proposal to increase the cancer risk assessment for EtO is the result of a flawed process.
The NCEA’s draft proposal to increase the cancer risk assessment for EtO is the result of a flawed process.
The Future of Radiation Processing
A look at future trends and opportunities in the radiation processing industry.
A look at future trends and opportunities in the radiation processing industry.
Standard Deviation
The standards for radiation sterilisation of medical devices have recently been revised.
The standards for radiation sterilisation of medical devices have recently been revised.
Ray of Hope: X-rays Promise Efficient Sterilisation
Developments in high-energy, high-power x-ray equipment and processing facilities offer new sterilisation methods.
Developments in high-energy, high-power x-ray equipment and processing facilities offer new sterilisation methods.
