Terminal Sterilization
Sterilization by radiation
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Suitable for heat-sensitive materials and products
- confirm suitability of method for material
- ultraviolet irradiation not acceptable
Contracting service - ensure validation status, responsibilities
Measurement of dose during procedure
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Dosimeters independent of dose rate
- quantitative measurement
- number, location and calibration time-limit
Biological indicators only as additional control
Radiation sensitive colour discs
Sterilization by radiation
Suitable for heat sensitive materials and products. The manufacturer has to confirm the suitability of this method for material. Ultraviolet irradiation not acceptable.
When the manufacturer is contracting the service out to a contract acceptor, the manufacturer still has to ensure the validation status and specify the responsibilities.
Measurement of dose during procedure should be done. The dosimeters should be independent of dose rate quantitative measurement number, location and calibration time-limit
Biological indicators can be used only as additional control measure. Radiation sensitive colour discs can be used