Join STERIS Isomedix Services for a TechTeam seminar on topics critical to success in medical device sterilization. In this two-day event, industry experts will help attendees gain an in-depth understanding of the relationship between sterilization and medical device design, validation, manufacturing and packaging.

In addition to the TechTeam experts from STERIS Isomedix Services, the seminar will feature thought leaders from around the industry. Seminar topics include:

Fundamentals of Radiation Processing:
Overview of gamma irradiation, , comparison of technologies, product validation and materials selection, dosimetry, and process validation.

Ethylene Oxide (EO) Sterilization Overview
Introduction to Ethylene oxide sterilization , standards and guidelines, process challenge devices, parametric release, and process validation.

Materials Compatibility and Selection
Materials selection criteria, effects of radiation, the chemistry of plastics, materials issues, and qualification testing / shelf life testing

Laboratory Services and Techniques
Testing techniques, laboratory procedures, and laboratory services

Packaging for Sterilization
Effects of irradiation and EO sterilization processes on packaging materials and packages

Cleaning Programs for Medical Device Cleanrooms
Types of bacteria found in cleanrooms, differences in cleaning chemistries and their appropriate application

This seminar will provide valuable information for those involved in medical device manufacturing/engineering, research and development, quality/regulatory, validation/sterilization, microbiology, product/project management, product/packaging design and engineering, marketing/brand management, and supply chain/distribution.

Visit the STERIS Isomedix Services website to learn more about the Medical Device Sterilization Seminar and register today.

About STERIS Isomedix Services
STERIS Isomedix Services is a provider of contract sterilization services with 18 facilities located throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico. Utilizing gamma and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization technologies, Isomedix Services has been meeting the sterilization needs of the medical device, pharmaceutical and biotechnology community for over 35 years. For more information about STERIS Isomedix Services please call (877) 783-7479 or visit the STERIS Isomedix Services website.

Isomedix Services is a division of STERIS Corporation, a worldwide leader in infection prevention, decontamination and health science technologies, products and services. STERIS is traded on the NYSE under the STE symbol.
Contact:

Sarah Crowl, Product Manager
isomedix_seminars@steris.com
877.783.7479
www.isomedix.com