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Generally speaking, the disinfection and sterilization packaging of medical devices refers to the initial packaging of the product, that is, the part that directly contacts the product and forms a microbial barrier. ...
Water for sterilization has a new requirement and standard. This applies to surgical tools and instruments, and is useful to feed steam sterilizers and autoclaves.Medical Surgical Devices Require Steriliza New Standard AAMI calls the new standard for water for sterilizing medical devices ...
sfm medical devices operates a large sterilization chamber at their site in Wächtersbach. In this facility, medical devices are sterilized by means of ethylene oxide (ETO) and can therefore be used on patients. ...
This investment will support the launch of the first product as well as future developments. The company has developed a device that allows the low temperature sterilization of medical devices made of all types of materials with very low energy consumption. Marc Spaltenstein, CEO of SteriLux, explains: “While the number of ...
4.1 This guide is intended to provide guidance for the specification and selection of silicone materials for medical device applications. Silicone manufacturers supplying materials to the medical device industry should readily provide information regarding non-proprietary ...
This guide is intended to provide guidance for the specification and selection of fabrication methods for silicones used in medical devices. It also provides guidance relative to testing that might be done to qualify lots of acceptable material, based on desired performance properties. Silicone ...
Glutaraldehyde isfound in the hospital environment at higher concentrations than those to which the general population is exposed. It's possible adverse health effects are therefore very important to those working in certain parts of hospitals and to patients whose health status may be compromised. The compound is an irritant and can cause sensitisation Glutaraldehyde is a colourless liquid ...
ISO 11607–1:2006, clause 6, states that “the packaging system shall provide physical protection and maintain integrity of the sterile barrier system. The sterile barrier system shall maintain sterility to the point of use or until the expiry date. ...
The Glutaraldemeter 3 by PPM Technology is an easy-to-use, portable instrument that employs an electrochemical sensor to indicate levels of glutaraldehyde vapor in air. The instrument provides a rapid direct read-out of vapor levels on an LCD display, making it a useful screening tool to complement existing routine chemical glutaraldehyde monitoring techniques. User friendly and easy to ...