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Implementing standards for radiation sterilization. The challenges.

E Hoxey·N Thomas·A Tallentire
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This article discusses the limitations of the methods offered in the radiation standards for selecting radiation dose. It highlights the difficulty of using these methods for product-specific dose-setting and, in particular, their inability to determine this for products with low bioburdens. Issues relating to the appropriateness of 25 kGy are also discussed.

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E Hoxey, N Thomas, A Tallentire. 1995. Implementing standards for radiation sterilization. The challenges.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10155396/

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