Sterilization
Sterilization Companies
Sterilization Company Specializes in Small Loads
A company specializes in the sterilization of small loads for medical device manufacturers. A range of temperatures from 20° to 50°C is available, and 100% ethylene oxide is used. There is no chamber pressurization that may damage specialty or sensitive products.
Sterilization-Grade Medical Papers
A manufacturer of siliconized release liners and specialty papers for the medical device industry offers a pair of specialty papers for sterilization. Lopawhite Medi and Lopaflex Medi sterilization-grade papers, developed for sterile medical and healthcare product packaging applications, are designed to meet industry requirements for cleanliness, strength, porosity, wet strength, and water absorption.
Customized Sterilization Service Offered
Medical device sterilization, including custom packaging and laboratory services and all necessary validation support, is available to customers nationwide. The company can provide as little as simply processing cycles or as much as complete turnkey validation. Each facility is ISO 13488 certified and complies with EN 550 and all applicable FDA requirements.Conquering Sterilization Challenges
(PMPN)
Specialty handling may be in order for sensitive products.
The Expanding Role of Biocides in Medical Devices
(MD&DI)
As pressure mounts to reduce hospital-acquired infections, device manufacturers will be expected to develop products with antimicrobial features.
Developments in Radiation Sterilisation
(MDT)
This article outlines significant recent developments in radiation sterilisation and some of the initiatives currently underway.
Product Update: Focus on Packaging and Sterilization
(EMDM)
Overview of Sterilization Procedures
(PMPN)
Outsourcing Outlook: Packaging and Sterilization
(MPMN)
Packaging and Sterilization
(MPMN)
FDA Sterilization Information
FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health offers sterilization information on the reuse of single-use devices from the AAMI, International Organization For Standardization (ISO), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), British Standards Institution (BSI), European Committee For Standardization, Canadian Standards Association, Standards Association of Australia, United States Pharmacopeial Convention, Inc., and AOAC International.
Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association
The Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association is an organization of contract sterilizers, sterilizer manufacturers, and related companies promoting the safe use and handling of EtO for sterilization. The site contains news releases, a member list, a calendar of events, and a brief list of links.
