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In order to reduce the risk of infection for patients, it is imperative that all medical devices undergo proper sterilization before use. The primary goal of sterilization for medical devices is to eliminate or destroy all forms of microbial life from a device, ensuring its safety for the end user and their patient, irrespective of whether the device is classified as critical or semi-critical based on its level of invasiveness. Sterilization is achieved through a physical or chemical process and is regulated by governmental and other regulatory bodies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), World Health Organization (WHO), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
<h4>Common Sterilization Methods</h4>
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<a href="https://www.hzbocon.com/product-list/autoclave-sterilier">Steam Sterilization</a> Steam sterilization, widely used and considered cost-effective, is nontoxic and acts rapidly in either a gravity displacement autoclave o<a href="https://www.hzbocon.com/products/pulse-vacuum-horizontal-type-sterilizer-atuocalve-sterilizer">r high-speed pre-vacuum sterilizer</a>. This method exposes devices to direct steam contact along with necessary pressure and temperature levels to kill microorganisms. However, it does not work on electronic components, fiberoptics, biological materials, or most polymers. Ideal devices for steam sterilization include surgical instruments, implantable medical devices, flexible liquid containers (e.g., blood and solution bags), syringes, and vials.
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<a href="https://www.hzbocon.com/product-list/ethylene-oxide-sterilizer">Ethylene Oxide (EtO) Sterilization </a>EtO sterilization is widely used for a majority of current medical devices and is estimated to sterilize over half of all sterile medical devices in the U.S. It is especially sought for terminal sterilization of reusable devices and effectively sterilizes devices without causing damage. Ideal devices for EtO sterilization include heart valves, pacemakers, surgical kits, syringes, catheters, and ventilators.
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<a href="https://www.hzbocon.com/news/-gamma-sterilization-for-medical-devices-an-overview">Gamma (Irradiation) and E-Beam Sterilization</a> Gamma irradiation, known as a "cold process," is suitable for heat-sensitive devices. It works well on medical devices such as plastic syringes, hypodermic needles, scalpels, surgical blades, and adhesive dressings. E-beam sterilization is a similar process to gamma irradiation and can be identified by your contract manufacturer as ideal for your specific device.
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Glass Plasma Sterilization Glass plasma sterilization uses a hydrogen peroxide gas plasma system to decontaminate devices, making it ideal for medical devices intolerant to high temperatures and humidity. It works well on devices like laser probes, thermometers, and defibrillator paddles.
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Sporicidal Chemicals The FDA has approved multiple chemical sterilants for medical device sterilization, although their effectiveness cannot be monitored using a biological indicator. They are commonly used within hospital reprocessing departments for devices such as flexible endoscopes, scissors, stethoscopes, oral and rectal thermometers.
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Dry Heat Sterilization Dry heat sterilization utilizes high temperatures in a heating cabinet or conveyor tunnel to eliminate microorganisms. This method is ideal for glassware, metal parts, and paper-wrapped products.
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6 Methods For Medical Device Sterilization: How They Work And Which Devices Are Ideal

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In order to reduce the risk of infection for patients, it is imperative that all medical devices undergo proper sterilization before use. The primary goal of sterilization for medical devices is to eliminate or destroy all forms of microbial life from a device,

6 Methods For Medical Device Sterilization: How They Work And Which Devices Are Ideal

Publish Time：2024-01-26