Sterilization Methods and Their Impact on Medical Devices Containing Electronics

Abstract: Although there is considerable literature about sterilization methods and equipment, there is very little written about the impact of sterilization on electronics. This article compares popular sterilization methods and discusses their suitability for objects containing electronics.
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Keywords: sterilization, autoclave, ethylene oxide, chlorine dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, gamma ray, electron beam, vhp

Aug 09, 2011
APPLICATION NOTE 5068
Sterilization Methods and Their Impact on Medical Devices Containing Electronics
By: Bernhard Linke, Principal Member Technical Staff

Abstract: Although there is considerable literature about sterilization methods and equipment, there is very little written about the impact of sterilization on electronics. This article
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