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Sterilisation of Biomaterials and Medical Devices

A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

Book2012

Edited by:

Sophie Lerouge and Anne Simmons

Sterilisation of Biomaterials and Medical Devices

A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials

Book2012

 

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Sophie Lerouge and Anne Simmons

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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 bac ... read full description

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    1 - Introduction to sterilization: definitions and challenges

    S. Lerouge

    Pages 1-19

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    2 - Steam and dry heat sterilization of biomaterials and medical devices

    W.J. Rogers

    Pages 20-55

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    3 - Sterilisation of healthcare products by ionising radiation: principles and standards

    B.J. Parsons

    Pages 56-70

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    4 - Ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization of healthcare products

    G.C. Mendes, T.R.S. Brandão and C.L.M. Silva

    Pages 71-96

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    5 - Non-traditional sterilization techniques for biomaterials and medical devices

    S. Lerouge

    Pages 97-116

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    6 - Sterilization and decontamination of surfaces by plasma discharges

    F. Rossi and O. Kylián

    Pages 117-150

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    7 - Sterilisation techniques for polymers

    W.J. Rogers

    Pages 151-211

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    8 - Sterilisation of healthcare products by ionising radiation: sterilisation of drug-device products and tissue allografts

    B.J. Parsons

    Pages 212-239

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    9 - Antimicrobial coatings for ‘self-sterilisation’

    C.W. Dunnill and I.P. Parkin

    Pages 240-260

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    10 - Prions and endotoxins: reprocessing strategies for reusable medical devices

    L.M. Sehulster

    Pages 261-309

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    11 - Future trends for the sterilisation of biomaterials and medical devices

    A. Simmons

    Pages 310-320

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    Index

    Pages 321-330

About the book

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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

Editors

Sophie Lerouge

Anne Simmons