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Abstract(s)
Ethylene oxide is a dominant agent in the sterilization of medical
devices due to its effectiveness and compatibility with most materials
The advantages and disadvantages, as well as its recommended uses, are
explored in this chapter. The variables and their relevance on process
optimization are described, the types of processing cycles are detailed and
emphasis is given to the design and validation of the sterilization process
Key words: medical devices, ethylene oxide sterilization, process design,
process validation.
Description
Keywords
Medical devices Ethylene oxide sterilization Process design Process validation
Pedagogical Context
Citation
MENDES, G. C., BRANDÃO, T.R.S., SILVA, C. L. M. Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization of health care products. In: Lerouge S. ; Simmons, A. (Eds.)- Sterilisation of Biomaterials and Medical Devices. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing, 2012. ISBN: 978-1-84569-932-1. p .71-96
Publisher
Elsevier