Radiation Technology Transfer for Sterilization Processing | STERIS AST TechTalk

STERIS Senior Radiation Sterilization Manager, Betty Howard discusses the transferral of sterilization processing modalities between gamma irradiation, electron beam, and X-ray irradiation. This TechTalk examines the similarities and differences of these sterilization technologies, as well as considerations when transferring between modalities. Learn more about the activities involved in transferring between radiation technologies for sterilization processing: Technology Overview & Comparison -Gamma Irradiation -Electron Beam Irradiation -X-ray Irradiation Sterilization Technology Similarities -Ionizing radiation sources - dose given by secondary electrons -Microbiological effectiveness -Regulatory Sterilization Technology Differences -Energy -Penetration - Electrons - Photons -Dose rate -Maximal temperature achieved during process -Exposure time Transfer Activities -Minimum dose -Maximum dose -Activation Assessment -Routine process PQ Learn more about gamma irradiation processing here: https://www.steris-ast.com/services/g... Learn more about electron beam processing here: https://www.steris-ast.com/services/e... Learn more about X-ray irradiation processing here: https://www.steris-ast.com/services/x... __________________________________________ About Us: STERIS Applied Sterilization Technologies provides contract sterilization, laboratory testing and validation, product and packaging testing, and technical support services to manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, and industrial products. Visit Our Website: https://www.steris-ast.com/ Find a Location: https://www.steris-ast.com/locations/ Contact Us: https://www.steris-ast.com/contact-us/ Follow STERIS AST: LinkedIn:   / steris-applied-sterilization-technologies   Facebook:   / sterisappliedsterilizationtechnologies   Twitter:   / steris_ast   SUBSCRIBE to our channel for more information on contract sterilization, testing & validation, and technical support services at every stage of the sterilization process. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Meet the Presenter & Overview 02:16 Technology Overview & Comparison 02:50 Gamma Irradiation 03:43 Electron Beam Irradiation 05:04 X-ray Irradiation 08:08 Sterilization Technology Similarities & Differences 18:20 Transfer Activities 22:33 Maximum Acceptable Dose Summary 25:13 Minimum Sterilization Dose Transfer 29:26 Activation Assessment