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1 - Introduction to sterilization: definitions and challenges
S. Lerouge
Pages 1-19 - Book chapterAbstract only
2 - Steam and dry heat sterilization of biomaterials and medical devices
W.J. Rogers
Pages 20-55 - Book chapterAbstract only
3 - Sterilisation of healthcare products by ionising radiation: principles and standards
B.J. Parsons
Pages 56-70 - Book chapterAbstract only
4 - Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization of healthcare products
G.C. Mendes, T.R.S. Brandão and C.L.M. Silva
Pages 71-96 - Book chapterAbstract only
5 - Non-traditional sterilization techniques for biomaterials and medical devices
S. Lerouge
Pages 97-116 - Book chapterAbstract only
6 - Sterilization and decontamination of surfaces by plasma discharges
F. Rossi and O. Kylián
Pages 117-150 - Book chapterAbstract only
7 - Sterilisation techniques for polymers
W.J. Rogers
Pages 151-211 - Book chapterAbstract only
8 - Sterilisation of healthcare products by ionising radiation: sterilisation of drug-device products and tissue allografts
B.J. Parsons
Pages 212-239 - Book chapterAbstract only
9 - Antimicrobial coatings for ‘self-sterilisation’
C.W. Dunnill and I.P. Parkin
Pages 240-260 - Book chapterAbstract only
10 - Prions and endotoxins: reprocessing strategies for reusable medical devices
L.M. Sehulster
Pages 261-309 - Book chapterAbstract only
11 - Future trends for the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices
A. Simmons
Pages 310-320 - Book chapterNo access
Index
Pages 321-330
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Description
The effective sterilisation of any material or device to be implanted in or used in close contact with the human body is essential for the elimination of harmful agents such as bacteria. Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices reviews established and commonly used technologies alongside new and emerging processes.
Following an introduction to the key concepts and challenges involved in sterilisation, the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices using steam and dry heat, ionising radiation and ethylene oxide is reviewed. A range of non-traditional sterilisation techniques, such as hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, ozone and steam formaldehyde, is then discussed together with research in sterilisation and decontamination of surfaces by plasma discharges. Sterilisation techniques for polymers, drug-device products and tissue allografts are then reviewed, together with antimicrobial coatings for ‘self-sterilisation’ and the challenge presented by prions and endotoxins in the sterilisation of reusable medical devices. The book concludes with a discussion of future trends in the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices.
With its distinguished editors and expert team of international contributors, Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices is an essential reference for all materials scientists, engineers and researchers within the medical devices industry. It also provides a thorough overview for academics and clinicians working in this area.
The effective sterilisation of any material or device to be implanted in or used in close contact with the human body is essential for the elimination of harmful agents such as bacteria. Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices reviews established and commonly used technologies alongside new and emerging processes.
Following an introduction to the key concepts and challenges involved in sterilisation, the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices using steam and dry heat, ionising radiation and ethylene oxide is reviewed. A range of non-traditional sterilisation techniques, such as hydrogen peroxide gas plasma, ozone and steam formaldehyde, is then discussed together with research in sterilisation and decontamination of surfaces by plasma discharges. Sterilisation techniques for polymers, drug-device products and tissue allografts are then reviewed, together with antimicrobial coatings for ‘self-sterilisation’ and the challenge presented by prions and endotoxins in the sterilisation of reusable medical devices. The book concludes with a discussion of future trends in the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices.
With its distinguished editors and expert team of international contributors, Sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices is an essential reference for all materials scientists, engineers and researchers within the medical devices industry. It also provides a thorough overview for academics and clinicians working in this area.
Key Features
- Reviews established and commonly used technologies alongside new and emerging processes
- Introduces and reviews the key concepts and challenges involved in sterilisation
- Discusses future trends in the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices
- Reviews established and commonly used technologies alongside new and emerging processes
- Introduces and reviews the key concepts and challenges involved in sterilisation
- Discusses future trends in the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices
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ISBN
978-1-84569-932-1
Language
English
Published
2012
Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Woodhead Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
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Woodhead Publishing