Test
Services
Sterilization
Gamma
Radiation - ISO 11137, EN 560, AAMI,
TIR 27:2001
Is the most rapid sterilization method and has
well established processes for sterilizing polymer-based
medical devices. High-energy radiation produces
ionization and excitation in polymer molecules.
It can discolor plastics and modify their structure.
Gamma radiation has greater penetration than E-beam.
For smaller batches E-beam may be more economical,
gamma radiation leaves no residuals. Gamma radiation
is used in many single-use medical supplies. |
