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Essentials of Sterilization for Med Device Professionals
FromGlobal Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru
Essentials of Sterilization for Med Device Professionals
FromGlobal Medical Device Podcast powered by Greenlight Guru
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
What tools do sterilization engineers need the most? What’s the difference between sterilization modalities? Those are some of the points that our guest will be talking about in today’s conversation.Laura Maher previously appeared on the podcast to talk about UDI, and now she’s here to talk more about sterilization. Laura is a Medical Device Guru at Greenlight Guru and is a self-proclaimed sterilization enthusiast. Listen to the episode to learn what Laura has to say about Gamma vs. EO, new modalities recognized by the FDA, and the sterility pitfalls Laura has experienced or heard of.Some of the highlights of this episode include:Different types of sterilizationDifferent sterilization modalitiesChoosing gas vs. radiationTools of the sterilization tradeWhat to do when you have dose audit failureWhat “too numerous to count” meansSterility pitfallsMemorable quotes from Laura Maher:“Biology is my main passion with chemistry kind of like behind it.”“People will talk your ear off about sterility all day, which is super fun.”“Packaging is a huge component of sterility because it IS your sterile barrier.”“If you have a chance to see a Gamma source, take it. It is really cool.”Links:Laura Maher’s LinkedInEtienne Nichols LinkedInGreenlight Guru AcademyMedTech Excellence CommunityGreenlight Guru
Released:
Jan 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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