title: Ethylene Oxide Gas Sterilization of Medical Devices.
abstract: Ethylene oxide gas is an agent in the sterilization of medical devices due to its effectiveness and compatibility with most materials. The advantages and disadvantages, as well as its recommended uses, are explored in this review article. The variables and their relevance on process optimization are described, the types of processing cycles are detailed and emphasis is given to the design and validation of the sterilization process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Science and Engineering, Chuo University.
authors.forename: Hideharu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Shintani
mesh_terms: D000478:Alkylation; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D005027:Ethylene Oxide / Q000737:chemistry*; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D000067393:Personal Protective Equipment; D011312:Pressure; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D005740:Gases; D005027:Ethylene Oxide