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How to select a sterilisation process.

M Turner
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The decision on how to sterilise a medical device is dependant on many factors and as a result requires detailed investigation early in a project. The key factors are which processes are compatible with the materials and packaging used for the product. Other critical factors are cost, speed, the availability of a technology and level of customer support that is provided.

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Decision Support TechniquesEquipment ContaminationEquipment SafetyEquipment and SuppliesEthylene OxideGamma RaysHot TemperatureSterilizationTechnology Assessment, BiomedicalComparative StudyJournal Article

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M Turner. 2001. How to select a sterilisation process.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15966144/

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