Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization of healthcare products

G. C. Mendes; T. R. S. Brandão; C. L. M. Silva

doi:10.1016/B978-1-84569-932-1.50004-0

Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization of healthcare products

G. C. Mendes, T. R. S. Brandão, C. L. M. Silva^*

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices
Publisher	Elsevier Ltd.
Pages	71-96
Number of pages	26
ISBN (Print)	9781845699321
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-84569-932-1.50004-0
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2012

Keywords

Ethylene oxide sterilization
Medical devices
Process design
Process validation

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