![]() ![]() ![]() The exposure (sterilization) time is a critical factor simply because all the organisms do not die at the same time. Six factors are particularly critical to assure successful steam sterilization: These processes, as well as in-situ sterilization of tanks, filters, etc., are not addressed in this article. Terminal sterilization of parenteral liquid products or devices containing liquids may require processes using steam-air mixtures or super-heated water-air mixtures. The focus of this article is saturated steam applications, such as laboratory media sterilization, decontamination, and general component sterilization. Steam sterilizers are used for numerous applications in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. A good understanding of basic steam sterilization principles and cycles is necessary to avoid mistakes that can lead to non-sterile load items, poor performance of the equipment, personnel injury, lower productivity, higher operation and maintenance costs, and damage to load items. Steam is water in the vapor state therefore, it is nontoxic, generally readily available, and relatively easy to control. Team sterilization has been used for more than a century to sterilize items that can withstand moisture and high temperature. ![]()
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