Radiation Sterilization for Health Care Products

Focusing on how the radiation process works and how it is applied in sterilizing medical devices and healthcare products, this work covers developments in radiation technology such as e-beams, gamma rays, and x-rays. It discusses the design and operation of irradiators as well as factors that affect cost and efficiency.

Auteur

Barry P. Fairand

Contenu
Historical Perspective. Basic Principles. Dosimetry. Effects of Radiation. Gamma Irradiators. Electron Beam Irradiators. X-Ray Irradiators. Sterilization Process Validation. Processing with Irradiators. Commercial Aspects. Conclusion. References.