Validation of Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization process is considered high-risk and critical step. EO Sterilization Validation can be challenging; there are many aspects and variables to consider, and certain decisions should be made prior to commencing the validation activities. Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization is a commen and wide used process at the medical device industry and reusers of medical devices,...
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Validation of Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization process is considered high-risk and critical step. EO Sterilization Validation can be challenging; there are many aspects and variables to consider, and certain decisions should be made prior to commencing the validation activities.
Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization is a commen and wide used process at the medical device industry and reusers of medical devices, mainly hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Proper planning of EO sterilization validation is beneficial to the process, ensuring delivery of safe product in timely manner, while improper decisions could lead to delays and increased costs, or even compromised Sterility Assurance Level or unsafe EO residuals levels, causing serious harm to patients’ health.
In order to ensure the safety and the efficiency of the process , it is crucial to understand principles and critical parameters of EO Sterilization validation method and routine process, per requirements of ISO 11135:2014, for any medical device manufacturer and reusers.
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