Converting from ETO to radiation sterilization: Educating the medical supply industry
✍ Scribed by D.A. Bedward; R.M. Brinston; J. Kotler
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1995
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 391 KB
- Volume
- 46
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0969-806X
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✦ Synopsis
In this paper the authors examine some relevant factors influencing the conversion from ethylene oxide sterilization to gamma sterilization. Marketing tactics to promote and stimulate this activity are reviewed. TEAM GAMMA, an educational vehicle developed by Nordion International Inc. is described from the concept acceptance to the very positive results obtained. The structure of this multi disciplinary team of consultants is described. Topics presented by this team include sterilization basics, material compatibility, device design manufacturing and other aspects of the sterilization process. The authors conclude that assisting in the education of the medical device manufacturers regarding the conversion from EtO to gamma processing provides payback for Nordion and the gamma processing industry. This assessment is based on the results of the ten seminars presented to date.