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1995
  • Selecting a Radiation Sterilization Method, J. Paul Farrell (MDDI, Aug 1995, p. 82). Keyword: Technologies.
  • Calculating D-Values for Steam Sterilization Processes, Daryl S. Paulson (MDDI, May 1995, p. 198). Keywords: Steam Sterilization.
  • Weighing the Choices in Radiation Sterilization: Electron-Beam and Gamma, John Williams (MDDI, Mar 1995, p. 68). Keyword: Technologies.
  • Industrial Sterilization Technologies: New and Old Trends Shape Manufacturer Choices, Anne F. Booth (MDDI, Feb 1995, p. 64). Keyword: Technologies.
  • (News) New Technologies Bid for Device Markets (MDDI, Feb 1995, p. 10). Keyword: Technologies.
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1994
  • The Effects of Radiation Sterilization on Package Seal Strength, Donald S. Barcan (MDDI, Nov 1994, p. 76). Keyword: Packaging.
  • Industry's Struggle with Pyronema, Trabue Bryans (MDDI, Oct 1994, p. 102). Keyword: Microbiology.
  • Gamma Radiation Sterilization Practice in the U.S. Device Industry, Joyce Hansen (MDDI, Jul 1994, p. 96). Keywords: Gamma Radiation.
  • Validating the Cleaning, Disinfection, and Sterilization of Reusable Medical Devices, James Whitbourne (MDDI, Jun 1994, p. 68). Keyword: Validation.
  • Investigating AAMI Radiation Audit Results, Joyce Hansen (MDDI, May 1994, p. 218). Keyword: Guidelines.
  • A Model Program for Reusable Medical Device Testing, Paul S. Malchesky (MDDI, May 1994, p. 190). Keyword: Validation.
  • (News) Mold Impairs Sterile Cotton Industry (MDDI, Apr 1994, p. 10). Keyword: Microbiology.
  • Validating the Sterility Suite, Christine Goonan (MDDI, Mar 1994, p. 102). Keyword: Validation.
  • New International Standard for Chemical Indicators, R. B. Barrett (MDDI, Mar 1994, p. 84). Keywords: Sterility Assurance.
  • ISO 11135: New Standard Presents New Challenges, Anne F. Booth (MDDI, Feb 1994, p. 64). Keyword: Standards.
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1993
  • Custom Kits: An Opportunity for Radiation Sterilization, James Gibson (MDDI, Dec 1993, p. 28). Keyword: Radiation.
  • EPA and FDA Efficacy-Testing Requirements for Chemical Germicides and Reprocessed Devices, Richard Prince (MDDI, May 1993, p. 152). Keyword: Standards.
  • Radiation Effects on Microorganisms and Polymers for Medical Products, Chris Saunders (MDDI, May 1993, p. 88). Keyword: Radiation.
  • News: Study Documents a Shift to Contract Sterilizers (MDDI, Apr 1993, p. 10). Keywords: Contract Sterilization.
  • Validation Testing of a Gas Plasma Sterilization System, Ross A. Caputo (MDDI, Jan 1993, p. 132). Keywords: Gas Plasma.
  • Guide to Revised AAMI Methods for Radiation Sterilization (A), Joyce M. Hansen (MDDI, Jan 1993, p. 108). Keywords: Guidelines, Gamma, Standards.
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1992
  • Validating radiation sterilization: questions and answers, Trabue Bryans (MDDI, Dec 1992, p. 59). Keywords: Validation, Radiation.
  • Validating bioburden recovery for cardiac catheters, R. Dennis Houlsby (MDDI, Dec 1992, p. 56). Keyword: Validation.
  • Alternative Sterilization Technologies Come of Age, Cliff Henke (MDDI, Dec 1992, p. 40). Keyword: Forecasts.
  • Validating Bioburden Recovery Techniques, Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 88). Keyword: Validation.
  • News: Reports of EtO's Death Premature, MD&DI (MDDI, Nov 1992, p. 20). Keywords: Et O.
  • Process qualification for electron-beam sterilization, Kishor Mehta (MDDI, Jun 1992, p. 122). Keywords: Process Control, Validation, Electron-Beam.
  • News: ISO standards far along, officials report (MDDI, May 1992, p. 13). Keywords: Sterilization, Standards Setting, Standards.
  • Sterility and safety assurance of medical devices, Robert F. Morrissey (MDDI, Apr 1992, p. 78). Keywords: Sterilization, Standards, Sterility Assurance.
  • Ozone-depleting chemicals: can the health-care industries survive without them?, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Mar 1992, p. 68). Keywords: CFCSubstitutes, CFCs.
  • Humidification of the EtO chamber: five current methods and a proposal, Frank Pokrop (MDDI, Feb 1992, p. 62). Keywords: Et O, Preconditioning.
  • Humidification of preconditioning rooms in EtO sterilization, Frank Pokrop (MDDI, Jan 1992, p. 116). Keywords: Et O, Sterilization, Preconditioning.
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1991
  • Comparing simulation-use fluids in EtO-residue validation tests, Albert Rego (MDDI, Dec 1991, p. 56). Keywords: Et O, Et OResiduals, Residuals.
  • Future of in-house EtO sterilization for the small to midsize medical device company (The), Angela Jones (MDDI, Oct 1991, p. 67). Keywords: Et O, Sterilization, Contract Sterilization.
  • Minimizing EtO sterilization problems, Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Jan 1991, p. 124). Keywords: Et O, Design, Sterilizability.
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1990
  • Sterilizing medical devices in the year 2000: an MD&DI industry roundtable (MDDI, Dec 1990, p. 36). Keyword: Forecasts.
  • Market Report: Medical device sterilization in the EC, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Aug 1990, p. 38). Keywords: Sterilization, Standards, CFCs.
  • News: ISO approves medical device committee, Greg Freiherr (MDDI, Aug 1990, p. 28). Keywords: Sterilization, Standards Setting, Standards.
  • News: HCFCs to top CFC alternative list (MDDI, Jul 1990, p. 24). Keywords: Environmental Impact, New Methods, CFCs.
  • Determining the variability of BIER vessels for EtO and steam, Gordon S. Oxborrow (MDDI, May 1990, p. 78). Keywords: Biological Indicators, Testing.
  • Free-radical degradation and protection in irradiated plastic, John Donohue (MDDI, Apr 1990, p. 104). Keywords: Radiation, Polymers, Sterilizability.
  • E-beam and gamma: what are the options?, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Apr 1990, p. 100). Keywords: Gamma, Electron-Beam.
  • News: CFC surtax kicks in (MDDI, Apr 1990, p. 19). Keywords: Costs, CFCs.
  • EtO: does it have a future?, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Feb 1990, p. 50). Keywords: Et O, Forecasts, Radiation.
  • Validating EtO packaging/sterilizer configurations, C.R. (Gus) Manning (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 130). Keywords: Et O, Validation.
  • Shelf-life prediction for radiation-sterilized plastic devices, John Donahue (MDDI, Jan 1990, p. 124). Keywords: Shelf Life, Plastics.
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1989
  • Lessons from EtO vessel operations, Frank Pokrop (MDDI, Dec 1989, p. 36). Keywords: Sterilizers, Validation.
  • Radiation resistance: is industry demanding too much?, Jeffrey R. Ellis (MDDI, Oct 1989, p. 74). Keywords: Sterilization, Radiation, Sterilizability.
  • Market Report: New sterilizing system, Pieter Halter (MDDI, Oct 1989, p. 44). Keywords: New Methods.
  • Controlling EtO residues from the manufacture of medical products, C.R. (Gus) Manning (MDDI, Jun 1989, p. 136). Keywords: Et O, Residuals, Et OResiduals.
  • Irradiation of IV sets: a 10-year case study, James A. Stubstad (MDDI, Jan 1989, p. 92). Keywords: Radiation, Testing.
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1988
  • CFCs: going, going..., Greg Freiherr (MDDI, Oct 1988, p. 37). Keywords: Environmental Impact, CFCs.
  • News: HIMA defends EtO, David Haut (MDDI, Sep 1988, p. 32). Keywords: Et O, Strategic Planning.
  • Ethox challenges aeration times for IOLs, David C. Sharpe (MDDI, Jun 1988, p. 142). Keywords: Et O, Residuals.
  • Comparison of sterilizer cycles for EtO residuals, Marvin Lyon (MDDI, May 1988, p. 20). Keywords: Et O, Et OResiduals, Residuals.
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1987
  • How J&J established and met its STEL requirements, George Chaplick (MDDI, Sep 1987, p. 32). Keywords: Et O, Safety, Et OResiduals.
  • Sterile packaging: what can we expect from FDA?, Joseph D. O'Brien (MDDI, Aug 1987, p. 10). Keywords: Sterilization, Testing.
  • Study of sequential processing in sublethal sterilizing systems (A), Michael G. Fogarty (MDDI, Jul 1987, p. 38). Keywords: Et O, Efficiency, Electron-Beam.
  • Medical product sterilization: changes and challenges, James F. Jorkasky (MDDI, Jul 1987, p. 32). Keywords: Environmental Impact, Sterilization, Safety.
  • Packaging for radiation sterilization, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Feb 1987, p. 20). Keywords: Sterilization, Radiation.
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1986
  • Comparison of in-hospital and industrial sterilization of medical devices, Jack H. Young (MDDI, Nov 1986, p. 26). Keywords: Resterilization, Hospital, Recommended Practice.
  • UK panel speaks out on radiation sterilization dosage (The) (MDDI, Oct 1986, p. 26). Keywords: Dose Setting, Radiation.
  • Chlorine dioxide as a gaseous sterilant, Joseph E. Knapp (MDDI, Sep 1986, p. 48). Keywords: Chlorine Dioxide, New Methods.
  • Alternatives in steam-sterilizable packaging, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Aug 1986, p. 20). Keywords: Sterilization, Steam.
  • Empirical humidity measurement, Andrew F. Rubino (MDDI, Jun 1986, p. 36). Keywords: Process Control, Et O.
  • Current state of electron beam technology (The), Ralph L. Faluotico (MDDI, Feb 1986, p. 43). Keywords: Process Control, Electron-Beam.
  • Validation of computerized sterilization measurement and control systems, William F. Fitzgerald (MDDI, Feb 1986, p. 26). Keywords: Process Control, Software, Validation.
  • Sterility-assurance testing of custom medical kits, Donna Collier (MDDI, Feb 1986, p. 22). Keywords: Testing, Sterility Assurance.
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1985
  • EtO vs. gamma irradiation: a hypothetical cost comparison, Bob Richards (MDDI, Oct 1985, p. 44). Keywords: Et O, Gamma, Costs.
  • Laboratory applications of ultraviolet irradiation, Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Aug 1985, p. 52). Keywords: UVIrradiation, Testing, Microbiology.
  • Method for evaluating the microbial barrier properties of intact packages (A), Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Mar 1985, p. 80). Keywords: Barrier Properties, Testing.
  • State of the art in gas plasma sterilization, Raymond M.G. Boucher (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 50). Keywords: Gas Plasma, New Methods.
  • Effect of recovery medium and test methodology on biological indicators (The), Cynthia Boris (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 42). Keywords: Efficacy, Biological Indicators, Testing.
  • Sterilization: questions and answers from FDA (MDDI, Feb 1985, p. 34). Keywords: Sterilization, Guidelines, GMPs.
  • Sterilization: questions and answers from FDA (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 132). Keywords: Sterilization, Guidelines, GMPs.
  • Influence of packaging and device construction on product EtO residual levels and delivered lethality, Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Jan 1985, p. 68). Keywords: Et O, Residuals, Efficiency.
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1984
  • Possible effect of EtO on the LAL reaction (The), Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Dec 1984, p. 36). Keywords: Et O, Validation, Residuals.
  • Equipment selection for in-house gamma sterilization facilities, Allan Chin (MDDI, Sep 1984, p. 60). Keywords: Equipment, Gamma.
  • Washington Wrap-up: EtO standard set at 1 ppm, Larry Oster (MDDI, Sep 1984, p. 14). Keywords: Et O.
  • Bioburden dynamics: the viability of microorganisms on devices before and after sterilization, Herbert N. Prince (MDDI, Jul 1984, p. 46). Keywords: Sterility Assurance, Testing, Microbiology.
  • Changing EtO sterilizer cycles to reduce residual and exposure levels, Dennis E. Christensen (MDDI, Jul 1984, p. 40). Keywords: Process Control, Et O, Residuals.
  • Experiences with the AAMI dose-setting methods for gamma sterilization, Craig M. Herring (MDDI, Jun 1984, p. 50). Keywords: Process Control, Dose Setting, Gamma.
  • In-house vs. contract radiation sterilization: a cost analysis, David A. Youngs (MDDI, May 1984, p. 142). Keywords: Sterilization, Radiation, Costs.
  • Is there a future for EtO?, Morris Warren (MDDI, May 1984, p. 22). Keywords: Et O, Safety.
  • Validating the operation of small steam autoclaves and retorts, Rudolph La Rocca (MDDI, Feb 1984, p. 42). Keywords: Sterilizers, Steam, Validation.
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1983
  • Stabilization of PVC against gamma radiation (The): part II, Michel Foure (MDDI, Dec 1983, p. 32). Keywords: Gamma, Polymers, Sterilizability.
  • Seal fatigue in EtO sterilization, part I, Carl D. Marotta (MDDI, Dec 1983, p. 18). Keywords: Et O, Sterilization, Problems.
  • Stabilization of PVC against gamma radiation (The): part I, Michel Foure (MDDI, Nov 1983, p. 56). Keywords: Gamma, Polymers, Sterilizability.
  • Controlling EtO exposure in the work environment, John R. Gillis (MDDI, Oct 1983, p. 35). Keywords: Environmental Impact, Et O, Et OResiduals.
  • Scanning electron microscopy of spores on inoculated product surfaces, John R. Gillis (MDDI, Jun 1983, p. 46). Keywords: Biological Indicators, Sterility Assurance.
  • Philosophies underlying sterility assurance of radiation-treated products, Alan Tallentire (MDDI, Mar 1983, p. 36). Keywords: Radiation, Sterility Assurance.
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1982
  • Microbial challenges for monitoring sterilization processes, John R. Gillis (MDDI, Nov 1982, p. 32). Keywords: Process Control, Biological Indicators, Sterility Assurance.
  • Dose-setting studies for radiation sterilization, Craig M. Herring (MDDI, Jul 1982, p. 44). Keywords: Gamma, Dosimetric Release.
  • Effects of EtO sterilization variables on BI performance (The), Ross A. Caputo (MDDI, Jul 1982, p. 36). Keywords: Process Control, Et O, Biological Indicators.
  • Optimizing EtO cycles through proper humidification, John R. Gillis (MDDI, Jul 1982, p. 32). Keywords: Et O, Efficiency.
  • Recent developments in radiation sterilization process controls, John Masefield (MDDI, Mar 1982, p. 21). Keywords: Process Control, Guidelines, Radiation.
  • Outside preconditioning in EtO sterilization, John R. Gillis (MDDI, Jan 1982, p. 24). Keywords: Et O.
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1981
  • Continuous monitoring of EtO during sterilization, David Soloman (MDDI, Dec 1981, p. 65). Keywords: Et O, Validation, Sterility Assurance.
  • AAMI's proposed recommended practice for industrial EtO sterilization of medical devices (MDDI, Nov 1981, p. 31). Keywords: Et O, Recommended Practice.
  • Custom remanufacturing of sterilizers, Richard Brunelle (MDDI, Sep 1981, p. 53). Keywords: Sterilizers, Equipment.
  • Radiation sterilization validation for dosimetric release, Claude B. Anger (MDDI, Sep 1981, p. 46). Keywords: Validation, Radiation, Dosimetric Release.
  • Manufacturer's response to biological indicator questions (A), Robert R. Reich (MDDI, Sep 1981, p. 38). Keywords: Biological Indicators, Sterility Assurance.
  • Temperature measurement using thermocouples, Irving J. Pflug (MDDI, Sep 1981, p. 23). Keyword: Validation.
  • Validation of 48-hour readout for self-contained BIs exposed to EtO (abstract), J.W. Gaustad (MDDI, Aug 1981, p. 58). Keywords: Et O, Biological Indicators.
  • EtO calibration of a sterilizer gas-analysis system, Gary Marsh (MDDI, Jul 1981, p. 32). Keywords: Et O, Gas Analysis.
  • Radiation dosimetry, Claude B. Anger (MDDI, Jun 1981, p. 49). Keyword: Radiation.
  • Should end-product sterility testing continue?, Carmine C. Mascoli (MDDI, Apr 1981, p. 8). Keywords: Validation, Tests.
  • Sterilization: science, not art, Irving J. Pflug (MDDI, Mar 1981, p. 8). Keyword: Terminology.
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1980
  • Chemistry and biology of EtO sterilization (The), Don A. Gunther (MDDI, Dec 1980, p. 30). Keywords: Et O.
  • Electron-beam sterilization: an alternative to gamma irradiation, David A. Vroom (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 44). Keywords: Gamma, Electron-Beam.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Does MSI slink forth at FDA?, Larry Oster (MDDI, Nov 1980, p. 16). Keywords: Sterility Assurance, Microbiology.
  • Contract sterilization: whose responsibility?, Thomas H. Riggs (MDDI, Sep 1980, p. 20). Keywords: Sterilization, Validation, Contract Sterilization.
  • Design and use of biological indicators for sterilization-cycle validation (The), Ross A. Caputo (MDDI, Aug 1980, p. 22). Keywords: Steam, Gas, Validation, Biological Indicators.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Canada's MSI proposal..., Larry Oster (MDDI, Jul 1980, p. 12). Keywords: Canada, Microbiological Safety Index.
  • Radiation effects on device and packaging materials, Harold Landfield (MDDI, May 1980, p. 44). Keywords: Plastics, Gamma.
  • Microbiological evaluation of package and packaging-material integrity, Philip M. Schneider (MDDI, May 1980, p. 28). Keywords: Package Integrity, Sterility Assurance.
  • Principles for the validation of ethylene oxide sterilization cycles, Frank E. Halleck (MDDI, Apr 1980, p. 26). Keywords: Et O, Validation.
  • Economic analysis of gamma sterilization (An), John Masefield (MDDI, Mar 1980, p. 44). Keyword: Gamma.
  • Sterilization: future regulatory directions, Thomas H. Riggs (MDDI, Mar 1980, p. 20). Keywords: Forecasts, Regulations.
  • Gamma sterilization and single-use devices: part II, Allan Chin (MDDI, Feb 1980, p. 34). Keyword: Gamma.
  • Federal policies and in vitro diagnostic products, David Banta (MDDI, Feb 1980, p. 28). Keyword: Radiation.
  • Validation of the sterile processing of contact lens solutions, Gary Seeger (MDDI, Feb 1980, p. 20). Keywords: Validation, Contact Lens Solutions.
  • Microbiological considerations for EtO sterilization, Christine Loshbaugh (MDDI, Jan 1980, p. 24). Keywords: Et O.
  • Gamma sterilization and single-use devices: part I, Allan Chin (MDDI, Jan 1980, p. 20). Keyword: Gamma.
  • Sterilization: goals versus accomplishments (Part II), Thomas H. Riggs (MDDI, Jan 1980, p. 14). Keywords: Validation, Testing.
  • Washington Wrap-up: Ethylene oxide sterilization..., Larry Oster (MDDI, Jan 1980, p. 12). Keywords: Et O, Sterilization, BMD.
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1979
  • Sterilization: goals versus the state of the art (Part I), Thomas H. Riggs (MDDI, Nov 1979, p. 18). Keywords: Reproducibility, Testing.
  • Automated analysis of EtO in gas sterilization vessels, Steven Phillips (MDDI, Sep 1979, p. 26). Keywords: Et O, Gas Absorption, Gas Analysis.
  • Validation program for EtO sterilization (A), Larry Valenti (MDDI, Jul 1979, p. 14). Keywords: Et O, Documentation, Validation.
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