Moist heat sterilization autoclaves
Sterilization and depyrogenation ovens
Chemical agent sterilization autoclaves
Moist heat sterilization autoclaves
Moist heat sterilization technology is the most widely used given its versatility and effectiveness for heat resistant products. Depending on the type of product to be sterilized, different techniques are used:
  • Steam sterilization
  • Steam-air mixture sterilization
  • Steam-water mixture sterilization
Steam sterilization is basically used to sterilize different types of solid materials: clothing, stainless steel equipment, filters, component parts of other equipment, etc., and also for liquids in sealed or ventilated containers, etc. Steam-air mixture and steam-water mixture sterilization autoclaves have been specially designed for the terminal sterilization of liquid solutions in sealed glass or plastic containers and the process controls the differential pressure existing between the inside of the container and the chamber
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Sterilization and depyrogenation ovens
Hot dry air sterilization is generally used for materials that tolerate high temperatures, generally metal or glass. It is the method of choice whenever possible, as the glass surface, being in direct contact with the product, can be the origin of pyrogenic contamination, and dry air is an effective agent for destroying pyrogens. It also has the advantage that the processed material emerges dry at the end of the cycle.
Chemical agent sterilization autoclaves
Ethylene oxide is a very efficient sterilising agent. It is a bactericide, a sporicide and a viricide. It has a very favourable diffusion coefficient and can be used for thermo-sensitive or very delicate materials. At present, sterilization with ethylene oxide in the pharmaceutical industry in general has been restricted given the risk it entails due to its high mutagenic and carcinogenic properties. GMP's specify that this type of sterilization should only be used when no safer sterilization system can be used.
Nevertheless, the advantages of sterilization with ethylene oxide are still greater than those of any other system in the hospital single-use product industry. The leading companies in this sector still rely on ethylene oxide for the terminal sterilization of syringes, probes, catheters, pace makers, etc. The complex design of these types of hospital products makes the penetrability of the sterilizing agent one of the most critical aspects. It is in this area where ethylene oxide is far superior to any of the alternatives: hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid, etc.
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