title: The advantages of contract sterilization.
abstract: The concept of utilizing contract sterilization of medical devices. The advantages and disadvantages of utilizing contractors for the sterilization of disposable medical devices are presented, including the use of cobalt-60 gamma, electron beam, and ethylene oxide. A general update on the scope, activities, and capabilities of the contract sterilizer is included.
authors.affiliation: ISOMEDIX Inc., Whippany, NJ 07861, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Dietz
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002201:Capital Expenditures; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes; D003219:Confidentiality; D003284:Contract Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000592:standards*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes